A major cheese importer and distributor in the United States has recalled several grated cheese products after tests found possible contamination with
Listeria, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall involves seven different cheese products imported from Italy and sold under well-known brand names. The recall was issued by The Ambriola Company, which is based in West Caldwell, New Jersey. While the company began recalling the products in late November, the FDA officially classified the recall on January 6. The FDA gave the recall a Class I classification, the most serious type of recall. This means that eating the affected products could cause serious health problems or even death, especially for people in high-risk groups. READ ALSO | WATCH | Man Spits On Federal Agent In Minneapolis, Minnesota - Here's What Happened Next
Which Cheese Products Have Been Recalled?
The recall affects several grated Pecorino Romano cheese products sold under different brand names and in various package sizes. Consumers are being urged to carefully check product labels and lot numbers before using or eating these items.
Among the recalled products is Sam’s Pecorino Romano, sold in 1.5-pound plastic bags, with 12 units per case. The affected lot numbers are 1000570107, 1000570766, and 1000572513, and a total of 1,015 bags have been recalled.
Pinna Grated Pecorino Romano is also included in the recall. This product was sold in 10-pound plastic bags under lot number 1000572486, with 45 bags affected.
Several Boar’s Head Grated Pecorino Romano products have been recalled as well. This includes the 5-pound plastic bags with lot numbers 1000570093 and 1000570738, totaling 405 bags. In addition, Boar’s Head 6-ounce plastic cups with lids, also under lot number 1000572486, are part of the recall, with 2,106 units affected.
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The recall also covers Ambriola Piccante Grated Pecorino Romano, sold in 5- and 10-pound plastic bags. The affected lot numbers are 1000572981, 1000570737, 1000570092, and 1000572487, with 179 bags recalled.
Two types of Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano products are included as well. The first involves 8-ounce plastic cups, packed 48 per shipper, with lot numbers 1000570750, 1000572499, and 1000572514, affecting 184 units. The second includes 5- and 10-pound plastic bags with lot numbers 1000570725, 1000572476, 1000570724, 1000572475, 1000570726, 1000570727, and 1000572477, with 964 bags recalled.
Consumers who have purchased any of these products are advised not to consume them and to follow recall instructions provided by retailers or the manufacturer.
Why Is Listeria Dangerous?
Listeria is a harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness. Symptoms may include fever, muscle aches, fatigue, confusion, loss of balance, and seizures. In some cases, it can also cause stomach-related symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting.
Listeria infection is especially dangerous for pregnant women, older adults, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems. In severe cases, the infection can be life-threatening.
The recalled cheese products were distributed in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and possibly other states. At this time, no illnesses linked to the recalled products have been publicly confirmed.
