PantryRecall

Ambriola Co., Inc., The recalls Sam's Pecorino Romano grated

Ambriola Co., Inc., The started this recall on November 21, 2025. The FDA classified it as Class I, the most serious category: there is a reasonable chance that eating the product could cause serious health problems or death. The reason given is listeria. It was distributed in 20 states. This recall is no longer considered active, but recalled products can stay in pantries and freezers for months.

Status
Closed / older
Recall started
November 21, 2025
Company
Ambriola Co., Inc., The
Classification
Class I (serious health risk)
Where sold
Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
Quantity
1,015 Bags (Units); 405 Bags (Units); 45 Bags (Units); 179 Bags (Units); 6,632 Units; 2,106 Units; 964 Bags (Units); 184 Units

Reason for recall (official wording)

Product tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes.

Recalled products (official wording)

  • 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)
  • Pinna Grated Pecorino Romano 2/10, 10-pound plastic bags (units)
  • Ambriola Piccante grated Pecorino Romano, 5 and 10-pound plastic bags (units)
  • Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano 4 oz and 8 oz plastic cup & lid, 12 units per case
  • Boar's Head Grated Pecorino Romano, 6 oz Plastic Cup & Lid, 12 units per case
  • Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano, 5 and 10-pound plastic bags (units)
  • Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano 48/8oz Shipper, Plastic Cup & Lid, 48 units per case

Distribution

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

What to do

Compare the brand, size, lot code and dates on your package with the details above. If they match, do not eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store. Contact a healthcare provider if you feel unwell. Step-by-step guide.

Source: FDA Enforcement Report (openFDA), event 98053.