Boar’s Head, Locatelli Pecorino Romano Cheese recalled Nationwide Due to Listeria Concerns
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A multi-state recall has been issued for several Pecorino Romano cheese products, including those sold under the Boar’s Head and Locatelli brands, due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The Food and Drug Management (FDA) announced the recalls, prompting consumers to check their refrigerators and discard affected items.
The initial recall, issued by Locatelli, includes grated Pecorino romano cheese with expiration dates of 11/26/25, 03/13/26. Boar’s head expanded the recall to include Ambriola Grated pecorino Romano (expiration dates: 02/28/26, 03/04/26, 03/11/26), pinna grated Pecorino Romano (expiration date: 03/11/26), and Boar’s Head Pecorino Romano Grated bag (expiration dates: 03/03/26, 03/12/26).
The recall also encompasses two pre-made deli items: Boar’s Head EverRoast Chicken Caesar Salad (barcode 850042244142, best by date 11/9/2025-11/22/2025) and Boar’s Head EverRoast Chicken Caesar Wrap (barcode 85004224455, best by date 11/9/2025-11/22/2025). The FDA advises consumers that these deli items are now past their expiration dates and should not be consumed.
out of an abundance of caution, Boar’s Head is also withdrawing all other Ambriola products sold under its label, including Pre-cut Pecorino Romano (item code: 15160, case UPC: 042421-15160, and sell-by dates: 11/25/25-5/11/26), even though it wasn’t initially included in the recall.
“Boar’s Head took immediate action to halt the purchase of these products from the Ambriola Company, notify retail partners, and ensure that the affected products are being removed from distribution nationally,” the company stated in a release shared with USA Today.
As of today, no illnesses have been reported in connection with these recalls.
Consumers are urged to discard recalled or withdrawn cheese or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. thorough washing of any surfaces or utensils that may have come into contact with the recalled cheese is also recommended.
Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection notably dangerous for adults over 60, individuals with weakened immune systems, and pregnant people. While listeriosis is typically mild in healthy adults and children-causing fever, diarrhea, or stomach upset-it can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or life-threatening infection in newborns during pregnancy. Invasive listeriosis, where the infection spreads beyond the digestive tract, can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and seizures.
Individuals in high-risk groups experiencing flu-like symptoms within two months of consuming potentially contaminated food should seek medical attention and inform their healthcare provider of potential exposure.
