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Boar's Head grated Pecorino Romano recalled for Listeria

Boar's Head grated Pecorino Romano cheese in 6 oz cups tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The affected product has lot number 1000572486 and was distributed across multiple states.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗

What to do

  1. Check your home for Boar's Head grated Pecorino Romano, 6 oz plastic cups with lot number 1000572486
  2. Do not eat the product; throw it away or return it to your store
  3. Wash your hands and any surfaces that may have contacted the cheese
  4. Contact your doctor if you have eaten this product and develop fever, muscle aches, or headache
Official notice ↗

Is yours affected?

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Product
Boar's Head Grated Pecorino Romano, 6 oz Plastic Cup & Lid, 12 units per case
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
2,106 Units
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
7 Patton Dr, West Caldwell, NJ, United States
Classification
Class I
Recall number
H-0370-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
Boar's Head Grated Pecorino Romano, 6 oz Plastic Cup & Lid, 12 units per case 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: 2,106 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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