Overview
- Ambriola Company recalled select Pecorino Romano cheeses over potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination, including Boar’s Head grated Romano and Locatelli grated products identified by specific UPCs and sell‑by dates.
- Boar’s Head halted purchases from Ambriola and withdrew Ambriola‑supplied items from distribution nationwide, including a pre‑cut Pecorino Romano wedge taken off shelves as a precaution.
- The FDA notice lists Boar’s Head EverRoast Chicken Caesar salads and wraps that used the grated cheese in Kroger stores in Kentucky and Indiana, with best‑by dates now past.
- Retailers such as Big Y, Wegmans and Tops are removing affected products and notifying customers as holiday shopping accelerates.
- Consumers are instructed not to eat the products and to discard or return them for refunds, and to contact their physician with any health concerns.