Summary
Ambriola Company has issued a Class I recall, which is the highest risk level, for certain Boar's Head cheeses due to possible Listeria contamination. Boar's Head has removed these products from Kroger stores in Kentucky and Indiana. No illnesses have been reported related to this recall so far.
Key Facts
- Ambriola Company issued a Class I recall for some cheese products due to possible Listeria contamination.
- Boar's Head withdrew Pecorino Romano cheeses from Kroger stores in Kentucky and Indiana as a precaution.
- Listeria bacteria can cause serious illness in vulnerable people like the elderly, pregnant women, and those with weak immune systems.
- The recall affects products sold in clear plastic containers and includes grated Pecorino Romano Cheese.
- Boar's Head also decided to withdraw all Ambriola-produced products, even those not officially recalled.
- No illnesses or consumer complaints have been reported related to this recall.
- Consumers are advised to discard or return the recalled items and can contact Ambriola or Boar’s Head for more information.
- Boar's Head had a similar recall last year due to a listeria outbreak that caused deaths and illnesses.
