A serious cheese recall has expanded to affect 20 states, marking a significant health concern due to Listeria risks. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) elevated this recall to its highest risk classification—Class I—on January 6, indicating a strong likelihood that exposure to these products could result in serious health consequences or even death.
Listeria Monocytogenes Concerns
The recall stems from the detection of Listeria monocytogenes, a dangerous bacteria that poses severe risks to health. According to the FDA, while healthy individuals may experience temporary symptoms such as high fever, severe headaches, nausea, and abdominal pain, Listeria can lead to miscarriage or stillbirth in pregnant women.
Initial Recall Announcement
The initial announcement for this cheese recall was made on November 21, 2025. It encompassed several products manufactured by the Ambriola Company, which produces cheese brands including Ambriola, Locatelli, Member’s Mark, Pinna, and Boar’s Head.
Upgraded Recall Details
The updated recall specified that only three of the eight products listed in the original recall were reclassified to Class I:
- Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano, 4 oz and 8 oz plastic cups & lids (Lot numbers: 1000572472, 1000570734, 1000570735, 1000570736, 1000572482, 1000572483, 1000572485)
- Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano, 5 and 10-pound plastic bags (Lot numbers: 1000570725, 1000572476, 1000570724, 1000572475, 1000570726, 1000570727, 1000572477)
- Pinna Grated Pecorino Romano, 10-pound plastic bags (Lot numbers: 1000572486)
Consumer Advisory
Consumers who have purchased any of the implicated products are strongly urged to either dispose of them or return them to the retailer from which they were bought. This warning underscores the importance of addressing potential health threats posed by contaminated food products.
