Boar’s Head cheese under recall because of contamination with Listeria
Supreme Service Solutions LLC (dba Supreme Deli) is participating in the recall of items purchased from Boar’s Head Brand pecorino romano cheese supplier.
Ambriola Company has issued a recall for certain SKUs of pecorino romano cheese products, including two products it manufactures under the Boar’s Head Brand label, due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Consumers can use the following information to determine if they have the recalled products: Boar’s Head Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese – 6 ounces; Item code: 858; Case UPC: 042421-05858; Sale dates: 11/21/25-12/3/26
Grated Romano cheese FS Item code 15119; Case UPC: 042421-15119; Sale dates: 11/21/25-12/3/26
Additionally, and in an abundance of caution, Boar’s Head has made the decision to withdraw all products that Ambriola Company manufactures for Boar’s Head. This includes the following additional products not affected by the Ambriola recall:
Pre-cut Pecorino Romano — item code 15160; UPC box 042421-15160; Sales deadlines 25/11/25-5/11/26
The recalled items were distributed to Kroger retail stores located in Kentucky and Indiana.
The products are packaged in clear plastic takeout containers of various sizes with the appearance of salads and deli wraps.
Previous recall and outbreak
In 2024, Boar’s Head deli meats were contaminated with deadly bacteria that were linked to 10 deaths and 60 hospitalizations. The outbreak led to the recall of more than 7 million pounds of deli meats.
About Listeria Infections
Foods contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look, smell, or taste altered, but can still cause serious or even fatal infections. Anyone who has eaten a recalled product and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical attention and inform their doctor of possible Listeria exposure.
Additionally, anyone who has consumed any of the recalled products should self-monitor for symptoms over the coming weeks, as it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop.
Symptoms of Listeria infection may include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle pain, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are needed to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses.
Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people such as cancer patients with weakened immune systems are at particular risk of serious illness, life-threatening infections, other complications, and death. Even if infected pregnant women experience only mild flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.
