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

Boar's Head grated pecorino romano cups recalled after testing positive for Listeria

Ambriola is recalling 2,106 units of Boar's Head Grated Pecorino Romano in 6 oz cups 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

Boar's Head Grated Pecorino Romano, 6 oz plastic cup and lid, 12 units per case, is being recalled by Ambriola Co., Inc.

The product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

The recall covers 2,106 units 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.

Consumers who have a cup from this lot should not eat it and should follow the retailer's return instructions. Anyone who has eaten it and feels unwell should contact a 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
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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