United StatesVarious brands and sizes of grated Pecorino Romano produced by Ambriola Co., Inc.—including Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano 4 oz and 8 oz plastic cup & lid (12 units per case), multiple bulk 5‑ and 10‑pound bags, Boar’s Head and other branded grated Pecorino Romano products identified by the lot numbers in the notice—are affected. They were recalled after testing positive for Listeria monocytogenes; the recalled products were distributed to AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, ME, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, and WI.
What's being recalled
Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano 4 oz and 8 oz plastic cup & lid, 12 units per case
Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano, 5 and 10-pound plastic bags (units)
Pinna Grated Pecorino Romano 2/10, 10-pound plastic bags (units)
Boar's Head Grated Pecorino Romano, 6 oz Plastic Cup & Lid, 12 units per case
Sam's Pecorino Romano grated, 1.5 lb Plastic Bags, 12 units per case
Boar's Head Pecorino Romano Grated, 5-pound plastic bag (unit)
Ambriola Piccante grated Pecorino Romano, 5 and 10-pound plastic bags (units)
Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano 48/8oz Shipper, Plastic Cup & Lid, 48 units per case
Recalling firm: Ambriola Co., Inc., The, West Caldwell, NJ, United States.
How to identify it
Lot Numbers: 1000572472 1000570734 1000570735 1000570736 1000572482 1000572483 1000572485 Lot numbers: 1000570725 1000572476 1000570724 1000572475 1000570726 1000570727 1000572477 Lot number(s): 1000572486 Lot number(s): 1000570107 1000570766 1000572513 Lot number(s): 1000570093 1000570738 Lot number(s): 1000572981 1000570737 1000570092 1000572487 Lot numbers: 1000570750 1000572499 1000572514
The hazard
Product tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes.
What to do
Don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you've eaten it and feel unwell, contact a doctor.
The notice doesn't give instructions for consumers, so this is general advice for food & drink recalls. Check the official notice for the details.
Where it was sold
The recalled product was distributed to the following states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, ME, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, WI
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (enforcement reports), collected from U.S. Food and Drug Administration (enforcement reports). Check the original before you act on it.
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