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