Check Your Fridge — The FDA Has Recalled a Popular Cheese Due to Listeria Concerns

Cheese lovers need to be on the lookout before they use any cheese in their refrigerator after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shared an announcement about a popular cheese manufacturer that was recalling select products after being alerted to a possible Listeria contamination.

The company said that several popular brands were impacted by the recall. Consumers should take the recall very seriously, as it has been given the FDA's highest risk classification due to its severity.

The announcement was made in November 2025, and the FDA is giving shoppers strict instructions on what to do if they have the products at home. You can continue reading to find out if any cheese in your fridge has been impacted by the FDA recall, and if so, what you need to do in order to protect yourself and your family.

Unfortunately, there are certain populations that will be more at risk of severe illnesses as a result of this recall, including children and seniors.

According to a statement from the agency, the Ambriola Company of West Caldwell, New Jersey, has issued a recall of the following products:

• Locatelli Pecorino Romano Grated, 4-ounce cup
• Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano, 8-ounce cup
• Boar’s Head Grated Pecorino Romano, 6-ounce cup
• Member’s Mark Pecorino Romano, 1.5-pound bag

Additionally, the FDA's alert says that the following products were sold grated and by the pound:

• Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano
• Ambriola Grated Pecorino Romano
• Pinna Grated Pecorino Romano
• Boar’s Head Pecorino Romano Grated bag

These items were believed to have been sold between Nov. 3, 2025, and Nov. 20, 2025. They were sent to retailers nationwide. You can get the full list of expiration dates and product info by visiting the FDA's website. Later, the FDA increased the risk classification to a Class I rating, according to Fox News.

This is because the agency believes that there's a "reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, [the] product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death," according to the FDA's internal classification system.

The reason the FDA has given the recall its highest rating is because of the potential for someone to get seriously ill. Since Listeria infections can become very serious for the most at-risk populations, which include the pregnant, very young, very old, and immune-compromised, it's important that the word gets out about the potential hazard as quickly as possible.

According to the Mayo Clinic, some of the symptoms of Listeria infections include things like stomach upset and diarrhea.

If the infection progresses through the blood stream, people may experience more severe symptoms, which can include flu-like symptoms that escalate and cause a fever and chills. In more extreme cases, the infection can lead to seizures, pregnancy loss, and even death. It's important to reach out to your doctor if you think you may have been exposed to Listeria and you are experiencing symptoms.

Fortunately, no illnesses or injuries have been reported as a result of this recall.