FDA Expands Cheese Recall Affecting 20 States, FDA Warns Consumption Could Cause Death

FDA Expands Cheese Recall Affecting 20 States, FDA Warns Consumption Could Cause Death

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Key Points:

  • Ambriola Company has expanded its recall of select Pecorino Romano cheese products due to possible listeria contamination, with the FDA reclassifying the recall as Class I on January 6, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences or death.
  • The recall affects products from five brands: Locatelli, Pinna, Boar’s Head, Sam’s Club’s Member’s Mark, and Ambriola, including various grated Pecorino Romano cheese sizes and lot numbers.
  • Contaminated products were distributed across multiple states including Arizona, California, Florida, New York, Texas, and others, and were sold both to consumers and restaurants.
  • Listeriosis, caused by listeria infection, can lead