The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·H-0373-2026·Announced 2026-01-14

Ambriola Piccante Grated Pecorino Romano Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Ambriola Piccante grated Pecorino Romano cheese in 5 and 10-pound bags is being recalled due to potential Listeria Monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the affected products.

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 Class I classification applies to this recall. Listeria Monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen capable of causing serious illness and death. Although no illnesses have been reported to date, the agency's Class I designation requires a minimum severity score of 4.

Plain-English summary

Ambriola Co., Inc., The is recalling Ambriola Piccante grated Pecorino Romano cheese sold in 5 and 10-pound plastic bags due to contamination with Listeria Monocytogenes. The product tested positive for this bacterium during safety testing.

A total of 179 bags were distributed across 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. The affected lot numbers are: 1000572981, 1000570737, 1000570092, and 1000572487.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those with the affected product should discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Consumers concerned about potential exposure should consult their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Ambriola Piccante grated Pecorino Romano, 5 and 10-pound plastic bags (units)
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): 1000572981 1000570737 1000570092 1000572487

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