FDA Escalates Cheese Product Recall to Highest Level Over Possible Listeria Contamination01/12/2026A previous recall of Pecorino Romano cheese products has been upgraded by the FDA to a Class I recall – the highest level of concern. The reclassification is due to the potential presence of listeria. The Pecorino Romano cheeses were sold under a variety of brand names in stores across 20 states, including Indiana and Ohio:Retail Product (Exact Weight)Expiration DatesLocatelli Pecorino Romano Grated 4 oz. cup05/03/26, 05/10/26, 05/17/26Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano 8 oz. cup04/06/26, 04/11/26, 04/12/26, 04/15/26, 04/17/2605/05/26, 05/06/26, 05/07/26, 05/10/2605/12/26, 05/14/26, 05/17/26Boar’s Head Grated Pecorino Romano 6 oz. cup03/04/26, 03/12/2026Member’s Mark Pecorino Romano 1.5 lb. Bag03/25/26, 03/30/26, 04/05/26 Grated Product Sold by the PoundExpiration DatesLocatelli Grated Pecorino Romano03/04/26, 03/06/26, 03/11/26, 03/13/26Ambriola Grated Pecorino Romano02/28/26, 03/04/26, 03/11/26Pinna Grated Pecorino Romano03/11/26Boar’s Head Pecorino Romano Grated bag03/03/26, 03/12/26No illnesses have been reported. The FDA says to throw the products away or return them to the store for a refund. Click here for more details from the FDA.