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FDA Elevates Ambriola Cheese Recall Over Listeria Risk

1/14/2026

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has elevated the recall of Ambriola Company's grated Pecorino Romano cheese to Class I due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
The recall affects over 11,500 units distributed across 20 states and includes products from Locatelli and Boar’s Head.
The recall covers specific lot numbers and various packaging sizes.
No illnesses have been reported yet.
Consumers experiencing symptoms should seek medical advice.

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Story summary

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has elevated the recall of Ambriola Company's grated Pecorino Romano cheese to Class I due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
The recall affects over 11,500 units distributed across 20 states and includes products from Locatelli and Boar’s Head.
The recall covers specific lot numbers and various packaging sizes.
No illnesses have been reported yet.
Consumers experiencing symptoms should seek medical advice.