Serious riskFDA FoodClass I

Pinna grated Pecorino Romano recalled for Listeria contamination

Pinna Grated Pecorino Romano cheese in 10-pound bags tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The affected product was distributed across multiple states. No illnesses have been reported so far.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗

What to do

  1. Do not eat the recalled cheese if you have lot number 1000572486
  2. Throw away the product or return it to where you bought it
  3. Wash your hands and any surfaces that may have touched the cheese
  4. Contact your doctor if you develop fever, muscle aches, or headache

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
Pinna Grated Pecorino Romano 2/10, 10-pound plastic bags (units)
Sold in
The recalled product was distributed to the following states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, ME, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, WI
Made for
All ages

This recall covers 8 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
45 Bags (Units)
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
7 Patton Dr, West Caldwell, NJ, United States
Classification
Class I
Recall number
H-0369-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
Pinna Grated Pecorino Romano 2/10, 10-pound plastic bags (units) Product tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes. Lot number(s): 1000572486 Distribution: The recalled product was distributed to the following states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, ME, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, WI Affected quantity: 45 Bags (Units)
Hazard
Product tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes.

8 products in this recall

Locatelli, Boar's Head and more Pecorino Romano recalled for Listeria

Ambriola is recalling eight grated Pecorino Romano cheese products in plastic cups and bags because testing found Listeria monocytogenes. The products are sold under the Locatelli, Boar's Head, Pinna, Sam's and Ambriola names, in sizes from 4 ounces to 10 pounds. They were distributed in 20 states, including California, Florida, New York and Texas.

The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.

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