Ambriola Recalls Cheese Products Sold Nationwide at Walmart, Target, and Aldi After Listeria Detection
West Caldwell, N.J. — November 25, 2025 — The Ambriola Company has issued a nationwide recall of several cheese products—sold at major retailers including Walmart, Target, and Aldi—after routine testing revealed contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, according to information released through the FDA.
The bacterium poses serious health risks, especially to young children, older adults, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems. While healthy individuals may experience short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, nausea, stiffness, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, listeria infection can lead to miscarriages and stillbirths in pregnant women.
No illnesses have been reported at this time. However, Ambriola has expanded the recall to include additional cheeses processed at its West Caldwell, New Jersey, facility as a precaution.
Products Included in the Recall
The recalled cheeses were distributed nationwide between November 3 and November 20, 2025, and were sold at Walmart, Target, Aldi, and other retail stores and distributors. Affected items include both packaged retail cheeses and grated cheese sold by the pound under brands such as Locatelli, Boar’s Head, Member’s Mark, Ambriola, and Pinna.
To see photos of recalled products, follow the link below:
Retail Products
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Locatelli Pecorino Romano Grated 4 oz. — Exp. 05/03/26, 05/10/26, 05/17/26
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Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano 8 oz. — Exp. 04/06/26 through 05/17/26
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Boar’s Head Grated Pecorino Romano 6 oz. — Exp. 03/04/26, 03/12/26
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Member’s Mark Pecorino Romano 1.5 lb. Bag — Exp. 03/25/26, 03/30/26, 04/05/26
Grated Cheese Sold by the Pound
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Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano — Exp. 03/04/26 through 03/13/26
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Ambriola Grated Pecorino Romano — Exp. 02/28/26, 03/04/26, 03/11/26
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Pinna Grated Pecorino Romano — Exp. 03/11/26
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Boar’s Head Pecorino Romano Grated bag — Exp. 03/03/26, 03/12/26
No other Ambriola, Locatelli, Member’s Mark, Pinna, or Boar’s Head products are included in the recall.
Consumer Guidance
Customers who purchased any of the affected products should not consume them. Items should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase for a full refund. Anyone experiencing symptoms of listeria infection is urged to contact a healthcare provider.
Ambriola CEO Phil Marfuggi said the company “takes food safety very seriously” and has instructed retailers and distributors to remove affected items from shelves. Production and distribution of affected products have been suspended as the company works closely with the FDA and reviews sanitation and safety procedures.
Customer Contact
Consumers may call Ambriola at 1-800-962-8224 for more information, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time.
