Boar’s Head cheese under recall because of contamination with Listeria

FOOD SAFETY NEWS – Supreme Service Solutions LLC (dba Supreme Deli) is assisting in a recall for items purchased from Boar’s Head Brand’s supplier of pecorino romano cheese.

Ambriola Company, has issued a recall for select SKUs of pecorino romano cheese products, including two products they produce under the Boar’s Head Brand label, due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Consumers can use the following information to determine whether they have the recalled products:

• Boar’s Head Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese – 6 ounce; Item Code: 858; Case UPC: 042421-05858; Sell-by Dates: 11/21/25-3/12/26
• FS Grated Romano Cheese Item Code 15119; Case UPC: 042421-15119; Sell-by Dates: 11/21/25-3/12/26

In addition, and in an abundance of caution, Boar’s Head has made the decision to withdraw all products Ambriola Company produces for Boar’s Head. This includes the following additional products not affected by the Ambriola recall:

• Pre-cut Pecorino Romano — Item Code 15160;Case UPC 042421-15160; Sell-by Dates 11/25/25-5/11/26

Recalled items were distributed in Kroger retail stores located in Kentucky and Indiana.

Products are packaged in clear-plastic grab-n-go containers of various sizes with the appearance of deli salads and wraps.

Previous recall and outbreak

In 2024 Boar’s Head deli meats contaminated with deadly bacteria that were linked to 10 fatalities and 60 hospitalizations. The outbreak led to the recall of more than 7 million pounds of deli meats.

About Listeria infections

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look, smell or taste spoiled but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any recalledproducts and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about the possible Listeria exposure.

Also, anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms during the coming weeks because it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop.

Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are required to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses.

Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people such as cancer patients who have weakened immune systems are particularly at risk of serious illnesses, life-threatening infections, other complications and death. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.