Sam's grated pecorino romano recalled after testing positive for Listeria
Ambriola is recalling 1,015 bags of Sam's Pecorino Romano grated, 1.5 lb, 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
Sam's Pecorino Romano grated, in 1.5 lb plastic bags at 12 units per case, is being recalled by Ambriola Co., Inc.
The product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
The recall covers 1,015 bags from lots 1000570107, 1000570766 and 1000572513. 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 these lots 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
- Sam's Pecorino Romano grated, 1.5 lb Plastic Bags, 12 units per case
- Manufacturer
- Ambriola Co., Inc., The
- Category
- Food — Cheese
- Affected units
- 1,015
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): 1000570107 1000570766 1000572513
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 8 recalled by Ambriola Co., Inc., The under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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