Boar’s Head Recalls Cheese Products Over Listeria Risk

Boar’s Head has announced a recall of two cheese products due to a potential risk of listeria monocytogenes. This decision comes after the Ambriola Company, which supplies pecorino romano cheese for the Boar’s Head brand, detected the possible presence of this bacteria in select items.

The affected products include:
– **Boar’s Head Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese** (6 oz.), with the UPC code **0-42421-05858** and sell-by dates ranging from **November 21, 2025** to **March 12, 2026**.
– **Boar’s Head Pecorino Romano Cheese** (7 oz.), with the UPC code **0-42421-15160** and sell-by dates spanning from **November 25, 2025** to **May 11, 2026**.

According to the **U.S. Food and Drug Administration** (FDA), listeria can lead to serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in vulnerable populations such as young children, elderly individuals, and those with compromised immune systems. While healthy individuals may experience mild symptoms, such as fever, headache, and nausea, listeria infections can pose severe risks, including miscarriages in pregnant women.

Consumers are strongly advised to refrain from using the recalled products. Instead, they should return them to the point of purchase for a full refund or replacement. For any questions or additional information, customers can reach Boar’s Head directly at **800-352-6277**.

As food safety remains a top priority, this recall serves as a reminder for shoppers to remain vigilant regarding product safety notifications.