CLASS I Food recall · Reported 14 Jan 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report
Sam's Pecorino Romano grated recalled by Ambriola Co., Inc., The
Ambriola Co., Inc., The is recalling Sam's Pecorino Romano grated, distributed in 20 states. The recall was initiated on 21 Nov 2025 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- H-0371-2026
- FDA event ID
- 98053
- Recalling firm
- Ambriola Co., Inc., The, West Caldwell, NJ
- Brand
- Sam's Pecorino
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Completed
- Recall initiated
- 21 Nov 2025
- FDA classified
- 6 Jan 2026
- Reported
- 14 Jan 2026
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 21 Nov 2025 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Classified by FDA | +46 days |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes.
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the FDA
Sam's Pecorino Romano grated, 1.5 lb Plastic Bags, 12 units per case
Where it was distributed
The recalled product was distributed to the following states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, ME, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, WI
ArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIllinoisIndianaMassachusettsMaineNew JerseyNew YorkOhioOregonPennsylvaniaTexasVirginiaWashingtonWisconsin
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes.
Which lots are affected?
Lot number(s): 1000570107 1000570766 1000572513
Where was it sold?
The recalled product was distributed to the following states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, ME, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, WI
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
7 other products · FDA event 98053| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Boar's Head Pecorino Romano Grated (unit) recalledBoar's Head | Ambriola Co., Inc., The | Listeria | 20 states | |
| CLASS I | Pinna Grated Pecorino Romano 2/10 (units) recalledPinna Grated | Ambriola Co., Inc., The | Listeria | 20 states | |
| CLASS I | Ambriola Piccante grated Pecorino Romano, 5 and (units) recalledAmbriola Piccante | Ambriola Co., Inc., The | Listeria | 20 states | |
| CLASS I | Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano and & lid recalledLocatelli Grated | Ambriola Co., Inc., The | Listeria | 20 states | |
| CLASS I | Boar's Head Grated Pecorino Romano & Lid recalledBoar's Head | Ambriola Co., Inc., The | Listeria | 20 states | |
| CLASS I | Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano, 5 and (units) recalledLocatelli Grated | Ambriola Co., Inc., The | Listeria | 20 states | |
| CLASS I | Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Shipper & Lid recalledLocatelli Grated | Ambriola Co., Inc., The | Listeria | 20 states |
More recalls from Ambriola Co., Inc., The
All 8| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Shipper & Lid recalledLocatelli Grated | Ambriola Co., Inc., The | Listeria | 20 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano, 5 and (units) recalledLocatelli Grated | Ambriola Co., Inc., The | Listeria | 20 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Boar's Head Grated Pecorino Romano & Lid recalledBoar's Head | Ambriola Co., Inc., The | Listeria | 20 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano and & lid recalledLocatelli Grated | Ambriola Co., Inc., The | Listeria | 20 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Ambriola Piccante grated Pecorino Romano, 5 and (units) recalledAmbriola Piccante | Ambriola Co., Inc., The | Listeria | 20 states |
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