The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has elevated a recall of cheese products to its most serious risk category after detecting the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a potentially deadly bacteria. The Ambriola Company initially issued a voluntary recall in November for cheese products manufactured at its West Caldwell, New Jersey facility. The recall has now been upgraded to a Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the product could cause serious health consequences or death.
The affected products include various sizes of Locatelli, Boar’s Head, Member’s Mark, and Pinna Pecorino Romano cheese, distributed nationwide between November 3 and November 20, 2025. The FDA advises consumers not to consume these products and to either dispose of them or return them for a refund.
Although no illnesses have been reported, Listeria infection can be severe, particularly for pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms may include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
For more information, consumers can contact Ambriola at 1-800-962-8224. The recall affects twenty states, including Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
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