Potential Health Risk Sparks A Recall Of Boar's Head Products That Might Be In Your Fridge - Tasting Table

"After a rough 2024 the last word Boar's Head wanted to have to utter again is "recall," but unfortunately that's exactly where we are. Last year, the deli meat purveyor had to issue a massive recall over one of the worst listeria outbreaks in years stemming from poor sanitation at a Boar's Head's plant in Virginia. That ended with the large production facility completely shuttered and Boar's Head discontinuing its liverwurst."

"While only the pre-grated and shredded cheeses are being recalled by Ambriola, Boar's Head is also pulling its pre-cut wedges of Pecorino Romano, which are also supplied by Ambriola. The wedges have a UPC of 042421-15160 and the sell-by date range of 11/25/25 through 5/11/26. Lastly, Boar's Head is pulling two pre-made products that contain Pecorino Romano cheese as an ingredient."

A prior major 2024 Listeria outbreak tied to poor sanitation at a Virginia Boar's Head plant prompted a massive recall, a facility shutdown, and discontinuation of liverwurst. On November 24 the FDA posted a recall alert for grated and shredded Pecorino Romano produced by Ambriola for the Boar's Head label over potential Listeria contamination. Affected grated cheese UPC 042421-05858 (sell-by 11/21/25–3/12/26) and shredded UPC 042421-15160 (sell-by 11/25/25–5/11/26) were distributed to Kroger stores in Kentucky and Indiana; other retailers are removing items. Boar's Head is also pulling pre-cut wedges and two pre-made products containing Pecorino Romano.

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