<div class="" data-article-body="true"><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">Several pecorino Romano cheese products that were voluntarily <a href="https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ambriola-company-issues-recall-cheese-products-because-listeria-health-risk" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:recalled in November;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">recalled in November</a> due to possible listeria contamination have been reclassified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to the highest hazard level.</p><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">In a Jan. 6 <a href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/?Event=98053" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:enforcement report;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">enforcement report</a>, the FDA updated a prior Nov. 21, 2025, voluntary recall from the Ambriola Company to a Class 1 designation, which means the affected cheese products -- which were recalled after routine testing confirmed the presence of listeria, according to the company -- <a href="https://www.fda.gov/safety/industry-guidance-recalls/recalls-background-and-definitions" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:could cause;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">could cause</a> "serious adverse health consequences or death" if consumed.</p><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">The recalled products were distributed to retail stores and food distributors nationwide between Nov. 3, 2025, and Nov. 20, 2025. Products were sold under several brand labels, including Ambriola, Locatelli, Member's Mark, Pinna and Boar's Head.</p><figure class="relative mb-4"><div class="relative"><img alt="FDA - PHOTO: The Ambriola Company has issued a recall on pecorino romano cheese products due to a listeria risk." loading="lazy" width="960" height="720" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="rounded-lg" style="color:transparent" src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Jb3O1oHCCIAvJ6D6f_Wo9g--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcyMDtjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/us.abcnews.gma.com/da2ef96802bae350ca1fd9e2dd1a1495"><button aria-label="View larger image" class="group absolute bottom-0 size-full" data-ylk="elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;"><span class="absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none"><svg viewbox="0 0 22 22" aria-hidden="true" class="size-4 lg:size-6" width="22" height="22"><path d="M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z"></path></svg></span></button><dialog aria-label="Modal Dialog" aria-modal="true" class="fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden"></dialog></div><figcaption class="relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5"><div style="max-height:none;overflow:visible">FDA - PHOTO: The Ambriola Company has issued a recall on pecorino romano cheese products due to a listeria risk.</div></figcaption></figure><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">The 20 states where the cheese was distributed include Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.</p><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">Eight pecorino Romano products sold in various sizes were impacted. Four were retail products that could be found in consumers' refrigerator or freezers and another four were larger bags sold by the pound.</p><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">See the list of products below, and click <a href="https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ambriola-company-issues-recall-cheese-products-because-listeria-health-risk" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">here</a> to see the full recall notice with specific expiration dates and lot numbers.</p><ul class="mb-4"><li class="ml-4 list-disc"><div class=""><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">Locatelli Pecorino Romano Grated 4 and 8-ounce plastic cups with lids</p></div></li><li class="ml-4 list-disc"><div class=""><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">Boar's Head Grated Pecorino Romano 6-ounce cup with lid</p></div></li><li class="ml-4 list-disc"><div class=""><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">Member's Mark (private label from Sam's Club) Pecorino Romano 1.5-pound bag</p></div></li><li class="ml-4 list-disc"><div class=""><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano, 5 and 10-pound plastic bags</p></div></li><li class="ml-4 list-disc"><div class=""><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">Ambriola Piccante Grated Pecorino Romano, 5 and 10-pound plastic bags</p></div></li><li class="ml-4 list-disc"><div class=""><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">Pinna Grated Pecorino Romano, 10-pound plastic bags</p></div></li><li class="ml-4 list-disc"><div class=""><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">Boar's Head Pecorino Romano Grated, 5-pound plastic bags</p></div></li></ul><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">While no illnesses have yet been reported, per Ambriola's <a href="https://ambriola.com/wp-content/uploads/Press-Release-Updated-12-3-2025v.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:most recent press release;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">most recent press release</a> on the recall on Dec. 3, the company has urged any customers who have symptoms of listeria infection to contact a health care provider.</p><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">"We take food safety very seriously and immediately alerted stores and distributors to remove the affected products from shelves," Ambriola CEO Phil Marfuggi stated in the release. "We are working closely with the FDA and continuing to test our products and facilities to fully understand the situation."</p><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">Ambriola has suspended production and distribution of affected products as it conducts "a thorough review of all sanitation and food safety procedures," the company said.</p><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">The company has instructed customers who purchased the recalled products not to consume them and to "either dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund."</p><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">Affected customers can call Ambriola for more information at (800) 962-8224, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET.</p><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">ABC News has reached out to Ambriola for comment on the recall.</p><h2 class="mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl">What to know about listeria and its symptoms</h2><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">Listeria is a bacteria that when ingested can cause an infection known as listeriosis, according to the <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/about/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</a>.</p><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">The condition is most dangerous for pregnant people, newborns, people with weakened immune systems and adults 65 or older, the agency says. For people who are pregnant, being infected by listeria can cause pregnancy loss or premature birth.</p><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">According to the CDC, an estimated 1,250 people get listeriosis annually in the U.S. and approximately 172 people die from it.</p></div>

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