- The Ambriola Company recalled thousands of batches of Pecorino Romano cheese due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
- The recall has been bumped up to Class I status, meaning that consuming the affected product could result in serious adverse health consequences, or even death.
- The recall pertains to numerous brands, including Boar’s Head, which was distributed throughout 20 U.S. states.
Back in November, a major producer recalled thousands of batches of its Pecorino Romano cheese due to the confirmed presence of Listeria monocytogenes. This week, the FDA bumped up the recall to Class I status, meaning consumption of the product has a high probability of causing “serious adverse health consequences or death.”
All of the products involved in the recall have expiration dates well into 2026, so it’s worth checking your refrigerator now to make sure none of them are sitting on your shelf. The recall pertains to numerous brands of grated Pecorino that were distributed throughout 20 states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Here’s what to look out for:
- Boar’s Head Grated Pecorino Romano sold in a 6-ounce cup with expiration dates of 3/4/2026 and 3/12/2026.
- Locatelli Pecorino Romano Grated sold in a 4-ounce cup with expiration dates of 5/3/2026, 5/10/2026, and 5/17/2026.
- Locatelli Pecorino Romano Grated sold in an 8-ounce cup with expiration dates of 4/6, 4/11, 4/12, 4/15, 4/17, 5/5, 5/6, 5/7, 5/10, 5/12, 5/14, and 5/17/2026.
- Member’s Mark Pecorino Romano 1.5-pound bag with expiration dates of 3/25/206, 3/30/2026, and 4/5/2026.
Additionally, the following products were sold by the pound and are also included in the recall:
- Ambriola Grated Pecorino Romano with expiration dates of 2/28, 3/4, and 3/11/2026.
- Boar’s Head Pecorino Romano Grated bag with expiration dates of 3/3 and 3/12/2026.
- Locatelli Grated Pecorino Roman with expiration dates of 3/4, 3/6, 3/11, and 3/13/2026.
- Pinna Grated Pecorino Romano with the expiration date 3/11/2026.
According to the original recall, Ambriola is working with the FDA to test both its products and facilities to determine the cause of the contamination. Customers who have the affected products should not consume them and should either dispose of them or return them to their place of purchase for a full refund.
