A recall of grated cheese from a manufacturer supplying several major brands was just announced. It hits at a terrible time as people gear up for Thanksgiving, the biggest food holiday. The Ambriola Company has issued a recall for some of its grated pecorino romano cheese products, according to a recall notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It covers a number of products from two brands so far, including Boar’s Head and Locatelli, but more may be added. Here’s what we know about the cheese recall.
What’s Wrong with the Cheese?
The Ambriola Company’s recalled cheese may be contaminated with Listeria, according to the FDA. Thankfully, no illnesses have been reported linked to the recalled pecorino romano cheese.
Eating food contaminated with Listeria can cause listeriosis, an infection that can be especially serious in the elderly, pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems. It causes flu-like symptoms, including fever, muscle aches, headaches, and even convulsions. Usually, an infection is treated with antibiotics.
Which Cheeses Are Recalled?
The Ambiola Company supplies the recalled pecorino romano cheese to several other companies, including Locatelli and Boar’s Head, which is still reeling from a listeria outbreak in deli meat that killed multiple people last year. These are the products included in this cheese recall so far, which include grated and pre-cut wedges, as well as a salad and a wrap.
Boar’s Head
- Boar’s Head Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese – 6-ounce
Item Code: 858
Sell-by Dates: 11/21/25 through 3/12/26 - Boar’s Head Pecorino Romano Cheese – 7-ounce pre-cut wedge
Item Code: 15160
Sell-by Dates: 11/25/25 through 5/11/26 - EverRoast Chicken Caesar Salad
UPC: 850042244142
Best by Dates: 11/9/2025 through 11/22/2025 - EverRoast Chicken Caesar Wrap
UPC: 85004224455
Best by Dates: 11/9/2025 through 11/22/2025
Locatelli
- Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese – 8-ounce
Sold at Big Y
UPC: 41793-82493
Best by Dates: All - Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese – 8-ounce
Sold at Wegmans
UPC: 2-77580-XXXXX-7
Any product sold between 11/14/25 and 11/22/25 - Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese – 4-ounce
Sold at Sprouts
UPC: 0-41793-41292-2
Best by Dates: 05/03/2026 through 05/10/2026
What Should I Do if I Have the Recalled Cheese?
If you have any of the recalled pecorino romano cheese or the deli salad or wrap that include it, the FDA is advising you to not eat it and throw it away. You can return it to the store where you purchased it for a full refund.
If you have any questions regarding the recall, you can contact the Ambriola Company directly via email at [email protected]. You can also contact Boar’s Head for help with its products by calling 1-800-352-6277.
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