The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·H-0370-2026·Announced 2026-01-14

Boar's Head Grated Pecorino Romano recalled for Listeria contamination

Ambriola Co., Inc. is recalling Boar's Head Grated Pecorino Romano (6 oz) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed across multiple U.S. states.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA classified this as Class I due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Listeria is a high-risk pathogen; no illnesses or deaths have been reported in the source material.

Plain-English summary

Ambriola Co., Inc., The is recalling Boar's Head Grated Pecorino Romano, 6 oz Plastic Cup & Lid, 12 units per case. The affected lot number is 1000572486, with 2,106 units recalled.

The product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium capable of causing serious foodborne illness.

The recalled product was distributed to the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Anyone who consumed this product and is concerned about potential illness should contact their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Boar's Head Grated Pecorino Romano, 6 oz Plastic Cup & Lid, 12 units per case
Manufacturer
Ambriola Co., Inc., The
Hazard
  • listeria

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