FDA upgrades voluntary cheese recall to highest risk level: What to know about the products

FDA upgrades voluntary cheese recall to highest risk level: What to know about the products

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Key Points:

  • The U.S. FDA has reclassified a November voluntary recall of pecorino Romano cheese products by Ambriola Company to Class 1, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences or death due to possible listeria contamination.
  • The recalled products, distributed nationwide between Nov. 3 and Nov. 20, 2025, were sold under multiple brands including Ambriola, Locatelli, Member's Mark, Pinna, and Boar's Head, affecting eight different pecorino Romano cheese products in various sizes.
  • No illnesses have been reported so far, but Ambriola has suspended production, urged consumers not to consume the recalled products, and advised those with symptoms of listeria infection to seek