Boar's Head Recalls Pecorino Romano Cheese for Listeria Risk

Boar's Head Provisions Co. has initiated a nationwide recall of select Pecorino Romano cheese products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Monday. The recall, classified as Class I by the FDA, represents the agency's highest risk level, indicating a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from consumption. No illnesses have been reported in connection with this incident.

The affected products, supplied by Ambriola Company, include Boar's Head Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese in 6-ounce containers with UPC code 04242105858 and sell-by dates ranging from November 21, 2025, to March 12, 2026. Also recalled are Boar's Head Pecorino Romano Cheese wedges in 7-ounce packages with UPC code 04242115160 and sell-by dates from November 25, 2025, to May 11, 2026. These cheeses were distributed to retailers across the country, including Kroger stores in Kentucky and Indiana, Big Y locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, and Tops supermarkets in New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont.

In addition, as a precautionary measure, Boar's Head has withdrawn all products produced by Ambriola,...