Two open CDC outbreak investigations on the same day — one soft cheese, one infant formula — plus a recall already on the shelves. That's the morning. If you're just catching up, here's where we are: a multistate Listeria investigation tied to soft cheese had already linked illnesses to recalled products before Clover Hill Dairy expanded its recall to its full cheese line across several East Coast markets. Officials are still checking whether other products are connected — including relabeled cheeses that could show up under other brand names. This is Food Recall Watch — Listeria, Salmonella, botulism, and a dog food recall big enough to matter. Cheese that could be hiding under a different label? Yeah, we're starting there. From CDC:
CDC and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria infections linked to soft cheese. - Do not eat recalled soft cheese. If you have any of these recalled products in your home, throw them out or return them to the store. - CDC and FDA are working to identify any other products linked to this outbreak.
The soft-cheese Listeria outbreak now has a second name attached — CDC's flagging La Ceiba Foods requesón alongside the Clover Hill Dairy recall we've been watching. We're talking three products under the La Colonia and Selectos Latinos brands: La Colonia Requeson Salvadoreno in 14-ounce, and Selectos Latinos in both Salvadoreno and Mexicano, 16-ounce. Okay, but the dates on this — distributed May 11 through June 1, recall lands late June? People have been eating this stuff for weeks. That's the sharp edge here. Per the CDC, it hit supermarkets, retail stores, and restaurants across Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. — so check your fridge, yes, but remember a restaurant could have plated it, too. So the answer's simple — toss it or take it back, don't play the smell test. And if you're pregnant or caring for a newborn, this is the one you do not gamble on. Right — Listeria is worst for pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and anyone immunocompromised. The investigation's still open, CDC and FDA are hunting for other linked products, so the list may grow. From Mark Huffman, Reporter:
Total Nutrition Inc. has recalled two organic moringa supplements after a supplier warned of possible Salmonella contamination in the raw ingredient. The recall affects one lot each of TNVitamins 100% Organic Moringa 1,200 mg Capsules and 100% Organic Moringa Powder sold nationwide. No illnesses have been reported, but consumers are urged to stop using the products immediately and dispose of them.
Total Nutrition, out of Deer Park, New York, is expanding its moringa recall — two products now. The 100% Organic Moringa 1,200 milligram Capsules, 90-count, Product No. AB9917, Lot 2800, expiration February 2028. And the Moringa Powder, 96-gram jars, Product No. AB9904, Lot 2782, expiration May 2028. Lot numbers are on the bottom of the container and near the barcode. Other lots aren't affected. No illnesses reported. This ties back to the CDC Salmonella investigation on moringa leaf powder that's been open since June 12 — same probe, more product pulled. Okay, here's what gets me — this stuff sold on Amazon, Walmart, Target, and TikTok Shop. So the lot code's on the bottom of a jar you ordered online three months ago. How's a listener supposed to check that? Toss it, straight up. Supplier flagged Salmonella in the raw ingredient, they say dispose immediately — you're not returning a supplement to figure out a refund. Bin it. And this is the moringa story we picked up yesterday — the four-storefront version. Now the FDA notice gives us actual product numbers and lot codes, which is the part that lets you match it to what's in your cabinet. Scientific American, with Christina Szalinski:
On June 13, 2026, Nara Organics recalled all Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula. Nara Organics infant formula is a powdered infant formula that is sold at Target retail stores, Target.com, and Nara.com. This brand of formula makes up less than 1% of all infant formula available in the United States, and shortages of infant formula resulting from this recall are not expected.
Here's the second open CDC outbreak page today, and this one's for caregivers of newborns. On June 13, Nara Organics recalled all of its Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula — the powdered can, sold at Target stores, Target.com, and Nara.com. Different hazard, different aisle from the soft cheese we just covered — that one is Listeria in soft cheese; this is infant botulism in powdered formula. Don't blur the two. Okay, but a parent standing at the counter with an open can — do I toss it, return it, or watch the baby? That's the whole ballgame here. The CDC notice covers exactly that leftover-open-can question. And it's all lots, all sizes — you don't need a code. If it's Nara Organics formula, it's in. And this is the second infant formula botulism outbreak in about a year — ByHeart was tied to one just seven months ago, per Reses News. Two. In twelve months. For scale, Nara says its brand is under one percent of the U.S. formula supply, so no shortage expected from the pull. Small brand, serious hazard. Food Poisoning Bulletin, with Linda Larsen:
A consumer advisory has been issued by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) for Bebe Zito ice cream and non dairy frozen dessert products for possible foreign material contamination. This poses a tooth injury, choking, mouth injury, and GI tract injury hazard. No reports of adverse reactions have been received by the company or the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to date in connection with the consumption of these products.
Different animal from the two CDC outbreak pages we just walked through. This one's a consumer advisory from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture — Bebe Zito ice cream and non-dairy frozen desserts, possible metal and plastic fragments. Advisory, not a formal recall — MDA, not FDA. Triggered by a routine state inspection, and no adverse reactions reported so far. Metal and plastic fragments — so we're talking tooth injury, choking, actual cuts to the mouth. Forget 'watch for a tummy ache' — this is bite-down-and-chip-a-tooth territory. And the window is huge — anything bought between November 19th and June 24th. Three shops, two in Minneapolis, one out in Woodbury on Hudson Road, plus catered events. Sold exclusively at those shops, so if you didn't buy in Minnesota, you're clear. And the shakes and dirty sodas made in-store are not included. So if it's in your freezer — toss it. Double-bag it, use a secure garbage can with a tight lid. Don't just chuck it loose where someone digs it back out. Jess Jess, writing in WRRV:
The Food and Drug Administration explains that 8 samples of Raaw Energy dog food tested positive for "one or more types of pathogenic (harmful) bacteria" specifically listeria, salmonella and campylobacter jejuni. Raaw Energy dog food is sold in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and other states. However, these products are not purchased in stores. They are ordered online and picked up in person.
Okay, over 400,000 pounds of Raaw Energy dog food, and here's the kicker — this stuff isn't even on a store shelf. You order it online, pick it up in person. So how does a listener even know if it's the batch that's a problem? This is a voluntary recall from Raaw Energy in New Jersey. Products made between July 17th and December 23rd of 2025, plus one additional batch of the Beef and Turkey Medley dated 3.31.26. Reason on the notice: possible Listeria contamination. And it's not only Listeria. Per the FDA, eight samples came back positive for one or more pathogens — Listeria, Salmonella, and Campylobacter jejuni. Sold in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and other states. Full product list is on the FDA site. Three bugs in one manufacturer's product? And their own language says some products in that window weren't even tested. A shrug in a press release does not reassure me. It's the second big raw pet food safety story we've had this stretch — raw supply chains keep showing up on this beat with a Listeria flag. Two in a week is enough to notice the pattern. So the answer to "toss, return, or watch": if you ordered in that window, don't feed it. Check your order date against the FDA list, and wash your hands and the bowls — this one can hit the humans in the house too. If Food Recall Watch helps you stay informed, please subscribe wherever you’re listening. And if you have a moment, leave a quick review — it really helps other people find the show.
We’ll keep watching for CDC and FDA updates on whether any other soft-cheese products are linked to the Listeria outbreak, and for further FDA and state testing in the Nara Organics powdered infant formula botulism investigation.
As always, we’ve put links to every story in the show notes, so you can follow up on anything you want to read in full. That’s Food Recall Watch for today. This is a Lantern Podcast.