By David J. Neal, Miami Herald
Grated cheese sold under four brands has been recalled at various stores nationwide, including Walmart, Sam’s Clubs and Target, after testing found listeria.
The Ambriola Company’s FDA-posted recall notice said the recall is limited to grated Pecorino Romano cheese made at its West Caldwell, New Jersey facility.
What’s recalled and where?
Locatelli Pecorino Romano Grated in a 4 oz. cup, expiration dates 05/03/26, 05/10/26 and 05/17/26.
Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano in a 8 oz. cup, expiration dates 04/06/26, 04/11/26, 04/12/26, 04/15/26, 04/17/26 05/05/26, 05/06/26, 05/07/26, 05/10/26, 05/12/26, 05/14/26 and 05/17/26. This weight is sold at Fresh Market.
Wegmans said its stores in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., sold the Locatelli brand between Nov. 14 and Monday.
Boar’s Head Grated Pecorino Romano in a 6 oz. cup, expiration dates 03/04/26 and 03/12/2026. Target said it sells the Boar’s Head.
Member’s Mark Pecorino Romano in a 1.5 lb. Bag, expiration dates 03/25/26, 03/30/26 and 04/05/26. This is sold at Sam’s Clubs in Florida, California, Missouri, Kentucky, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia.
Walmart didn’t specify which brands other than Member’s Mark it sells, but did say it was in stores in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.
There’s also the recalled cheese that’s sold by the pound.
Pinna Grated Pecorino Romano, expiration date 03/11/26.
Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano, expiration dates 03/04/26, 03/06/26, 03/11/26 and 03/13/26.
Ambriola Grated Pecorino Romano, expiration dates 02/28/26, 03/04/26 and 03/11/26.
Boar’s Head Pecorino Romano Grated bag, expiration dates 03/03/26 and 03/12/26.
How dangerous is listeria?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, listeria infects 1,250 people per year in the United States, 172 of which are killed by the infection. The most vulnerable to listeria’s worst effects are senior citizens and people with damaged immune systems. Pregnant women can suffer stillbirths and miscarriages from the high fevers that are a symptom of listeria. Most people suffer, along with high fevers, headaches, muscle aches, diarrhea and stomach issues.
Customers who purchased the affected products should not consume them and either dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact Ambriola at 1-800-962-8224 from Monday through Friday from 9:00am – 4:00 pm ET.
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