Popular Boar’s Head Cheese Recalled Due to Listeria Contamination

I usually have a chunk of Pecorino Romano hanging around for pasta nights—I love making a quick cacio e pepe. When I saw there was a recall on this Italian cheese, I immediately checked my refrigerator. If you keep this cheese on hand, too, here's what to look for

Product Information

• Date of Recall: November 23, 2025

• Boar's Head Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese (6-ounce container)

• Boar's Head Pecorino Romano Cheese (7-ounce wedge)

KEY POINTS

• Boar’s Head recalled two pecorino romano cheeses due to possible Listeria contamination.

• Affected cheeses have sell-by dates ranging from November 2025 to May 2026.

• No illnesses reported yet; Dispose of recalled cheese or contact the store for a refund.

What You Need To Know

On November 23, Ambriola Company, a Boar's Head supplier, issued a Class I recall of Boar's Head Grated Pecorino Romano and Boar's Head Pecorino Romano Cheese. Like other recent Boar's Head recalls, this one is due to the potential presence of listeria monocytogenes.

We know this Boar's Head Pecorino Romano was distributed to Tops Markets and Big Y grocery stores. Tops has locations in New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. Big Y grocery stores are located in Massachusetts and Connecticut.

In the summer of 2024, Boar's Head recalled roughly seven million pounds of deli meat after a listeria outbreak that became one of the deadliest in the past decade. The company's Virginia plant was temporarily closed at the time, but that event appears to be unrelated to the current recall.

Eating food that's contaminated with listeria puts people at risk for a serious infection known as listeriosis. For healthy people, symptoms are often milder, but can include fever, headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. This infection is riskier for older adults, young kids, and people with weakened immune systems. If you suspect you've developed symptoms that resemble those of a listeriosis infection, consult your healthcare provider immediately.)

How To Identify the Recalled Cheese

• Boar's Head Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese (6-ounce container): UPC 0-42421-05858 with sell-by dates from 11/21/25 through 3/12/26

• Boar's Head Pecorino Romano Cheese (7-ounce wedge): UPC 0-42421-15160 with sell-by dates from 11/25/25 through 5/11/26

Editor's Note: As of November 24, Boar’s Head has decided to remove all products produced by Ambriola Company, including EverRoast Chicken Caesar Salad (UPC 850042244142) and EverRoast Chicken Caesar Wrap (UPC 85004224455). These two products are not affected by the recall but are being pulled from store shelves out of an abundance of caution. The items were sold at Kroger stores in Kentucky and Indiana.

What To Do With the Recalled Cheese

If you purchased this Boar's Head Pecorino Romano and still have the cheese, return it to the grocery store for a full refund. If you no longer have the cheese, you can still provide proof of purchase to receive a refund. To ask questions or express concerns about this recall, contact Boar's Head at 1-800-352-6277.