Boar’s Head Grated Cheese Recall in CA: Listeria Concerns and Consumer Rights

Boar’s Head recalled select Pecorino Romano cheese products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination in November 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The contamination was found in products supplied by The Ambriola Company. Boar’s Head voluntarily withdrew all items produced by the supplier as a precautionary measure.

Ambriola suspended distribution and production of the affected products so the company can thoroughly review its food safety procedures and sanitation.

Products affected by the Boar’s Head cheese recall include 6 oz packages of Boar’s Head Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese and 7 oz packages of Boar’s Head Pecorino Romano Cheese, with sell-by dates ranging from November 2025 to May 2026.

The recall also impacts other brands produced by The Ambriola Company, including Locatelli, Member’s Mark, and Pinna.

On January 6, the FDA upgraded the earlier cheese recall to a Class I designation due to listeria contamination. A Class I designation means that consumption could cause serious injury or death.

No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled products as of the latest updates.

20 states have been impacted by the recall, including California.

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Ambriola Cheese Products Included in the Recall

The following products were included in the Pecorino Romano cheese recall:

• Boar’s Head Grated Pecorino Romano 6 oz. cup
• Boar’s Head Pecorino Romano Grated bag
• Members Mark 1.5 lb. Bag
• Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano 8 oz. cup
• Locatelli Pecorino Romano Grated 4 oz. cup
• Pinna Grated Pecorino Romano
• Ambriola Grated Pecorino Romano
• Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano

The recalled products were distributed to retail stores and food distributors nationwide between November 3, 2025, and November 20, 2025.

What States Were Impacted by the Ambriola Cheese Recall?

The following states were impacted by the recall:

What Should I Do If I Bought Recalled Boar’s Head Cheese?

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them and should either dispose of them or return them for a full refund.

The affected cheese products could cause serious adverse health consequences or death if consumed.

If you have purchased recalled cheese, you should:

• Contact a healthcare provider immediately if you have consumed a recalled food, especially if you’re showing symptoms like muscle aches, a fever or digestive issues.
• Search your freezer and refrigerator for any of the recalled products. Don’t consume any food that has been recalled. Discard any food that has been recalled. Keep all packaging, medical documentation and receipts which support your case.
• Check all public health agencies for recalls.
• Look out for symptoms of listeria infection for several weeks after exposure. This illness may take some time to develop.
• Clean all containers, refrigerators and surfaces which could have touched the recalled foods. The bacteria is capable of surviving in refrigerators and can easily spread to additional foods and surfaces.
• Contact an experienced food poisoning attorney to find out if you’re eligible for financial compensation in a lawsuit if you have been given a listeriosis diagnosis.

Taking these steps promptly can help protect your health and preserve important evidence if you later pursue a food poisoning claim.

What Is Listeria and Why Is It Dangerous?

Listeria monocytogenes is a pathogenic bacteria which causes listeriosis, an infection.

It is one of the most virulent pathogens that is foodborne, and 20 to 30 percent of infections in high-risk people could be fatal.

Listeria can cause severe illness and is particularly dangerous for pregnant people, newborns, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

Listeriosis is responsible for about 1,600 illnesses and 260 deaths in the United States each year.

Unfortunately, listeria contamination is not limited to cheese and past outbreaks involving recalled pasta meals have resulted in serious injuries and deaths.

Listeriosis Symptoms

The symptoms of listeriosis include:

• Chills
• Fever
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Joint or muscle pain
• Vomiting and nausea

Symptoms can appear days or even weeks after consuming contaminated food and may vary in severity.

Complications of Listeriosis

Potential complications of listeriosis include:

Infections which spread to the brain or cause sepsis may lead to:

• Seizures
• Paralysis
• Organ failure or damage
• Blindness
• Developmental differences or delays

Who May Qualify For a Cheese Recall Lawsuit?

You may qualify for a lawsuit if you were diagnosed with listeriosis after eating a recalled cheese product.

Claims may be possible even if the illness was not immediately diagnosed as listeriosis.

Contact us for a free case evaluation if you or a loved one was diagnosed with listeriosis after eating one of the recalled cheeses.

FAQs

Are All Boar’s Head Cheese Products Affected?

No.

Only specific grated Pecorino Romano products produced by The Ambriola Company and listed on the FDA website are included in the recall.

Other Boar’s Head cheeses that were not supplied by Ambriola are not affected by the recall.

Consumers should check product labels, expiration dates and recall notices to confirm if their products are included in the recall.

How Long After Eating Contaminated Cheese Can Symptoms Appear?

The symptoms of listeriosis can appear anywhere from a few days to several weeks after eating a contaminated food.

Symptoms may take up to 30 days to develop in some cases.

Should I Throw Recalled Cheese Away or Return It to the Store?

The FDA advises that consumers should not eat recalled cheese under any circumstances.

You can either dispose of the product safely or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

Any surfaces or containers that touched the cheese should be thoroughly cleaned.

You should keep all packaging, medical documentation and receipts which may support your potential case if you or a loved one has consumed any of the recalled cheese.

When to Contact a Boar’s Head Recall Attorney

Call our experienced California food poisoning lawyers today for a FREE consultation at (800) 718-4658 or contact us if you or a loved one was diagnosed with listeriosis after consuming one of the recalled cheeses.

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