Boar's Head Pecorino Romano grated cheese recalled for Listeria
Boar's Head Pecorino Romano Grated cheese in 5-pound bags tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium 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
- Check if you have lot number 1000570093 or 1000570738 printed on the bag
- Do not eat the cheese if you have either lot number
- Throw away the product or return it to the store
- Wash your hands and any surfaces that may have touched the cheese
- Contact your doctor if you develop fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal symptoms
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Boar's Head Pecorino Romano Grated, 5-pound plastic bag (unit)
- 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
- 405 Bags (Units)
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Manufactured in
- 7 Patton Dr, West Caldwell, NJ, United States
- Classification
- Class I
- Recall number
- H-0372-2026
In the FDA's words
- Description
- Boar's Head Pecorino Romano Grated, 5-pound plastic bag (unit) Product tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes. Lot number(s): 1000570093 1000570738 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: 405 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.
- Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano 4 oz and 8 oz plastic cup & lid, 12 units per caseH-0367-2026 · 6,632 Units
- Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano, 5 and 10-pound plastic bags (units)H-0368-2026 · 964 Bags (Units)
- Pinna Grated Pecorino Romano 2/10, 10-pound plastic bags (units)H-0369-2026 · 45 Bags (Units)
- Boar's Head Grated Pecorino Romano, 6 oz Plastic Cup & Lid, 12 units per caseH-0370-2026 · 2,106 Units
- Sam's Pecorino Romano grated, 1.5 lb Plastic Bags, 12 units per caseH-0371-2026 · 1,015 Bags (Units)
- Boar's Head Pecorino Romano Grated, 5-pound plastic bag (unit) (this page)H-0372-2026 · 405 Bags (Units)
- Ambriola Piccante grated Pecorino Romano, 5 and 10-pound plastic bags (units)H-0373-2026 · 179 Bags (Units)
- Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano 48/8oz Shipper, Plastic Cup & Lid, 48 units per caseH-0374-2026 · 184 Units