Recalled Boar's Head And Member's Mark Cheese Just Received The FDA's Highest Risk Classification - Tasting Table

"The recalled cheese was made for Boar's Head by The Ambriola Company, a third-party producer that also manufactured it for other brands, including Sam's Club's in-house Member's Mark label. The products included both whole and pre-grated Pecorino Romano and was distributed to retail stores and restaurants. While no illnesses were reported at the time, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), recently issued an update to the recall, which moved it up to Class I status, the highest level."

"According to the official FDA recall classes, a Class I risk is issued for any product that the FDA believes "there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death." The cheese affected was distributed nationwide between November 3, 2025, and November 20, 2025. However, many of the products in question have expiration dates anywhere from March 2026 to May 2026, so some may still be in people's fridges."

"In addition to Boar's Head and Member's Mark, other brands that are part of the recall include Locatelli, Pinna, and Ambriola itself. Photos of the recalled cheeses can be found on the original FDA recall announcement. If you are concerned that you may still possess one of the contaminated cheeses, you can also check the affected lot numbers on the package here, where they are listed in the most recent FDA update."

Boar's Head and other Pecorino Romano cheeses produced by The Ambriola Company were recalled after listeria detection and the recall was upgraded to Class I, the highest FDA risk level. The products included whole and pre-grated Pecorino Romano distributed to retail stores and restaurants nationwide between November 3 and November 20, 2025. Many affected packages carry expiration dates from March to May 2026 and may still be in consumers' refrigerators. No illnesses were reported at the time of the update. Affected brands include Boar's Head, Member's Mark, Locatelli, Pinna, and Ambriola; FDA listing includes photos and lot numbers.

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