Camilla Jessen
Check your fridge.
Boar’s Head has issued a nationwide recall for two pecorino romano cheese products after being alerted to a possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
The company announced the recall after its supplier, Ambriola Company, reported potential contamination in specific lots.
Products affected
Two cheeses are included in the recall, both sold at grocery chains such as Big Y and TOPS:
Boar’s Head Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese (6 oz.)
- UPC: 0-42421-05858
- Sell-by dates: 11/21/25 – 3/12/26
Boar’s Head Pecorino Romano Cheese (7 oz.)
- UPC: 0-42421-15160
- Sell-by dates: 11/25/25 – 5/11/26
Consumers are urged to check their refrigerators immediately. Any product matching the UPCs and date ranges should be discarded or returned to the retailer for a refund.
Why it matters
While no illnesses have been reported, Listeria infection can be dangerous, especially for adults over 65, people with weakened immune systems, pregnant individuals and young children.
Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain.
Anyone experiencing symptoms after eating the recalled cheese should seek medical care promptly.
Sources: Boar’s Head, Ambriola Company, EatingWell
