WEST CALDWELL, N.J. — A New Jersey–based cheese importer is recalling several grated cheese products after routine testing detected Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The recalled products were processed at Ambriola’s West Caldwell facility and distributed nationwide between Nov. 3 and Nov. 20, 2025. No illnesses have been reported, but the company is urging customers not to consume the affected cheeses.
Listeria infections can be especially dangerous for young children, older adults and individuals with weakened immune systems. Healthy people may experience fever, headache, nausea, abdominal pain or diarrhea. The infection can also lead to miscarriages and stillbirths in pregnant women.
“We take food safety very seriously and immediately alerted stores and distributors to remove the affected products from shelves,” said Phil Marfuggi, Ambriola’s chief executive officer. “We are working closely with the FDA and continuing to test our products and facilities to fully understand the situation.”
Recalled products include:
Retail cups and bags:
- Locatelli Pecorino Romano Grated 4 oz. cup — Exp. 05/03/26, 05/10/26, 05/17/26
- Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano 8 oz. cup — Exp. 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, 05/17/26
- Boar’s Head Grated Pecorino Romano 6 oz. cup — Exp. 03/04/26, 03/12/26
- Member’s Mark Pecorino Romano 1.5 lb. bag — Exp. 03/25/26, 03/30/26, 04/05/26
Grated cheeses sold by the pound:
- Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano — Exp. 03/04/26, 03/06/26, 03/11/26, 03/13/26
- Ambriola Grated Pecorino Romano — Exp. 02/28/26, 03/04/26, 03/11/26
- Pinna Grated Pecorino Romano — Exp. 03/11/26
- Boar’s Head Pecorino Romano Grated bag — Exp. 03/03/26, 03/12/26
Ambriola said no other Ambriola, Locatelli, Member’s Mark, Pinna or Boar’s Head products are included in the recall.
Customers who purchased the recalled cheeses should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Those experiencing symptoms of Listeria infection should contact a healthcare provider.
Ambriola has paused production and distribution of affected products while it reviews sanitation and food safety procedures.
For more information, customers can contact Ambriola at 1-800-962-8224, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET.
