The Food and Drug Administration has just issued an urgent Class I recall, its highest risk level, for a number of products which could contain. A Class I designation means exposure could cause serious health consequences or death.
The recall involves Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that causes listeriosis. The illness is especially dangerous for pregnant women, older adults, young children, and people with weakened immune systems. While healthy adults may experience short-term symptoms like fever, headache, nausea, and diarrhea, severe infections can lead to miscarriage or death in high-risk individuals.
The recall affects eight grated Pecorino Romano cheese products, sold under several well-known brands, including the following products:
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Product Description |
Recall Number |
Classification |
Code Information |
Product Quantity |
Reason for Recall |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano 4 oz and 8 oz plastic cup & lid, 12 units per case |
H-0367-2026 |
Class I |
Lot Numbers: 1000572472 1000570734 1000570735 1000570736 1000572482 1000572483 1000572485 |
6,632 Units |
Product tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes. |
| 2 |
Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano, 5 and 10-pound plastic bags (units) |
H-0368-2026 |
Class I |
Lot numbers: 1000570725 1000572476 1000570724 1000572475 1000570726 1000570727 1000572477 |
964 Bags (Units) |
Product tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes. |
| 3 |
Pinna Grated Pecorino Romano 2/10, 10-pound plastic bags (units) |
H-0369-2026 |
Class I |
Lot number(s): 1000572486 |
45 Bags (Units) |
Product tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes. |
| 4 |
Boar’s Head Grated Pecorino Romano, 6 oz Plastic Cup & Lid, 12 units per case |
H-0370-2026 |
Class I |
Lot number(s): 1000572486 |
2,106 Units |
Product tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes. |
| 5 |
Sam’s Pecorino Romano grated, 1.5 lb Plastic Bags, 12 units per case |
H-0371-2026 |
Class I |
Lot number(s): 1000570107 1000570766 1000572513 |
1,015 Bags (Units) |
Product tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes. |
| 6 |
Boar’s Head Pecorino Romano Grated, 5-pound plastic bag (unit) |
H-0372-2026 |
Class I |
Lot number(s): 1000570093 1000570738 |
405 Bags (Units) |
Product tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes. |
| 7 |
Ambriola Piccante grated Pecorino Romano, 5 and 10-pound plastic bags (units) |
H-0373-2026 |
Class I |
Lot number(s): 1000572981 1000570737 1000570092 1000572487 |
179 Bags (Units) |
Product tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes. |
| 8 |
Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano 48/8oz Shipper, Plastic Cup & Lid, 48 units per case |
H-0374-2026 |
Class I |
Lot numbers: 1000570750 1000572499 1000572514 |
184 Units |
Product tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes. |
The FDA advises consumers to check product lot numbers and discard affected cheese immediately. Anyone who experiences symptoms after consuming the recalled products should seek medical attention.
