The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·H-0369-2026·Announced 2026-01-14

Pinna grated pecorino romano recalled after testing positive for Listeria

Ambriola is recalling 45 bags of Pinna Grated Pecorino Romano in 10-pound sizes after the product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: Scored 5 because the FDA has classified this action as Class I, which the rubric maps directly to Critical.

Plain-English summary

Pinna Grated Pecorino Romano 2/10, in 10-pound plastic bags, is being recalled by Ambriola Co., Inc.

The product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

The recall covers 45 bags from lot 1000572486. Distribution covered Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, New Jersey and other states. The FDA has classified the action as Class I, its most serious category.

Customers holding bags from this lot should not use the product and should follow the firm's instructions. Anyone who has eaten it and feels unwell should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Pinna Grated Pecorino Romano 2/10, 10-pound plastic bags (units)
Manufacturer
Ambriola Co., Inc., The
Category
Food — Cheese
Hazard
  • listeria
  • pathogen
  • class-i
  • dairy

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot number(s): 1000572486

Distribution

Distributed in 20 states:

  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • IN
  • MA
  • ME
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • TX
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI

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