Cheese recalled nationwide for listeria contamination: Things to know

WEST CALDWELL, N.J. (WPIX) — One of the largest importers and distributors of specialty cheese from Italy has issued recalls for seven different products that tested positive for listeria, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

The recalls were initiated by The Ambriola Company’s headquarters in West Caldwell, New Jersey.

While the recalls were initiated at the end of November, the FDA assigned classifications for the contaminated products on Tuesday.

The recalls were assigned a Class I classification, meaning exposure to the product can cause serious adverse health consequences, including death.

The recall affects several types of shredded cheese, all distributed for sale in November. However, many of the products have expiration dates well into 2026, so they may still be lurking in people’s refrigerators.

The affected products are:

1.5 lb. plastic bags of grated Sam’s Pecorino Romano, 12 units per case
- Lot numbers: 1000570107, 1000570766, 1000572513
- 1,015 bags were recalled
10-pound plastic bags of Pinna Grated Pecorino Romano 2/10
- Lot number: 1000572486
- 45 bags were recalled
5-pound plastic bags of Boar’s Head Grated Pecorino Romano
- Lot numbers: 1000570093, 1000570738
- 405 bags were recalled
6 oz. plastic cup and lid Boar’s Head Grated Pecorino Romano
- Lot number: 1000572486
- 2,106 units were recalled
5 and 10-pound plastic bags of Ambriola Piccante grated Pecorino Romano
- Lot numbers: 1000572981, 1000570737, 1000570092, 1000572487
- 179 bags were recalled
48/8 oz. shipper, plastic cup and lid, Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano
- Lot numbers: 1000570750, 1000572499, 1000572514
- 184 units were recalled
5 and 10-pound plastic bags of Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano
- Lot numbers: 1000570725, 1000572476, 1000570724, 1000572475, 1000570726, 1000570727, 1000572477
- 964 bags were recalled
4 oz. and 8 oz. plastic containers of Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano
- Lot numbers: 1000572472, 1000570734, 1000570735, 1000570736, 1000572482, 1000572483, 1000572485
- 6,632 units recalled

An example package of one of the recalled types of cheese. (Photo: FDA)
An example package of one of the recalled types of cheese. (Photo: FDA)
An example package of one of the recalled types of cheese. (Photo: FDA)
An example package of one of the recalled types of cheese. (Photo: FDA)
An example package of one of the recalled types of cheese. (Photo: FDA)
An example package of one of the recalled types of cheese. (Photo: FDA)
An example package of one of the recalled types of cheese. (Photo: FDA)
An example package of one of the recalled types of cheese. (Photo: FDA)
An example package of one of the recalled types of cheese. (Photo: FDA)
An example package of one of the recalled types of cheese. (Photo: FDA)

The recalled products were distributed to Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.

Listeria is a type of bacteria that can infect foods. Infections can cause fevers, flu-like symptoms, confusion, loss of balance, and seizures. In some cases, listeria can cause intestinal illness with symptoms, including diarrhea and vomiting.

While anyone can become infected by eating listeria-contaminated food, infections are most serious for pregnant women, newborns, people over 65 and those with compromised immune systems.

No illnesses have been reported in association with this latest cheese recall, the FDA said.

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