FDA Issues Highest-Risk Recall On Cheese Sold In Texas

I'm not gonna hide it, cheese is one of my favorite things in the world. Now, something is threatening my love in Texas, and I'm not sure how to feel about it. 2025 was full of different food recalls, but I can tell you none of them really affected me.

This one, though...this hits me to the core, being the cheese lover I am. It's not just eating your basic Cheddar or something like that. If a meal can call for cheese, I'm usually on it and adding it to the dish.

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Recall Given Highest Threat Level

Most of the recalls we saw over the past year weren't given this threat level. Most of them said if you consumed the product, you'd likely be sick, but symptoms would subside, and you would be ok. Obviously, it could have a different effect on others, but this one is serious.

The FDA has slapped a Class I risk on this recall, the most severe threat they can levy. They say consumption of a product of this level can carry substantial health consequences, including death.

What Cheese Is Being Recalled

Ambriola Company said the cheese was shipped out to 20 states and many stores, including places like H-E-B and Sam's Club. The recall is wrapped around their Pecorino Romano products, and it's a very comprehensive list you can find below.

Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano 4-ounce and 8-ounce plastic cup and lid
Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano, 5- and 10-pound plastic bags
Pinna Grated Pecorino Romano 2/10, 10-pound plastic bags
Boar's Head Grated Pecorino Romano, 6-ounce plastic cup and lid
Sam's Pecorino Romano grated, 1.5-pounce plastic bags
Boar's Head Pecorino Romano grated, 5-pound plastic bag
Ambriola Piccante grated Pecorino Romano, 5- and 10-pound plastic bags
Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano 48/8-ounce shipper, plastic cup and lid