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Ambriola Piccante grated Pecorino Romano recalled for Listeria

Ambriola Co., Inc. is recalling grated Pecorino Romano cheese in 5 and 10-pound bags because the product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The recalled cheese was distributed across multiple states.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗

What to do

  1. Check if you have Ambriola Piccante grated Pecorino Romano with lot numbers 1000572981, 1000570737, 1000570092, or 1000572487
  2. Do not eat the recalled cheese
  3. Throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it
  4. Contact your doctor if you ate this cheese and have symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal problems
Official notice ↗

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
Ambriola Piccante grated Pecorino Romano, 5 and 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
179 Bags (Units)
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
7 Patton Dr, West Caldwell, NJ, United States
Classification
Class I
Recall number
H-0373-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
Ambriola Piccante grated Pecorino Romano, 5 and 10-pound plastic bags (units) Product tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes. Lot number(s): 1000572981 1000570737 1000570092 1000572487 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: 179 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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