2 Popular Boar’s Head Deli Products Recalled for Potential Listeria Contamination

Ambriola Company, the producer of certain Boar’s Head products, has issued a Class I recall for select cheeses due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes. As of Nov. 23, 2025, select lots of Boar’s Head Pecorino Romano cheese, both whole and grated, have been recalled.

How To Identify the Recalled Boar’s Head Cheese

The two recalled Boar’s Head brand cheeses were sold at retailers nationwide, including Tops and Big Y, in the deli section. The grated Pecorino Romano cheese was sold in 6-ounce containers and the whole Pecorino Romano cheese was sold in 7-ounce blocks.

The recalled Boar’s Head Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese has the UPC 0-42421-05858 and “best by” dates between Nov. 21, 2025, and March 12, 2026. 

The recalled Boar’s Head Pecorino Romano Cheese wedges have the UPC 0-42421-15160 and “best by” dates between Nov. 25, 2025, and May 11, 2026. 

According to Big Y’s recall announcement, Ambriola Company issued the recall for the Boar’s Head Pecorino Romano Cheese wedge out of an abundance of caution. While the whole Pecorino Romano cheese isn’t directly impacted, two other Ambriola Company cheeses—the grated Boar’s Head Pecorino Romano and Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese—were found to have the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Therefore, for fear of contamination, Ambriola Company has recalled all three cheese products.

What To Do if You Have the Recalled Boar’s Head Cheese

If you have either of the Boar’s Head Pecorino Romano cheeses or Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese, you should not consume it. There have not been any reports of illnesses to date; however, consuming the recalled cheese could result in a listeriosis infection. 

If you have already consumed the cheese, you should monitor yourself for symptoms, which include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions. Listeriosis can cause more serious and sometimes fatal infections in older adults, people with weakened immune systems, and pregnant people. 

If you still have the cheese in your fridge, throw it away or return it to the original place of purchase for a full refund or replacement. If you are experiencing listeriosis symptoms or have any health-related questions, contact your healthcare provider. For any questions regarding the recall, you can contact Boar’s Head at (800) 352-6277.