FDA raises pecorino romano cheese recall to highest risk level amid listeria findings
The FDA has upgraded a nationwide pecorino romano cheese recall to Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that exposure could cause serious health consequences or death, after listeria monocytogenes was detected. The recall, originally issued Nov. 25, 2025 by Ambriola Company, covers eight products across brands such as Locatelli, Pinna, Boar’s Head, Member’s Mark (Sam’s Club), and Ambriola Picante in various sizes and packaging, distributed to 20 states. Consumers should discard the recalled cheese or return it for a refund; there have been no reported illnesses.