Boar’s Head cheese recalled over potential listeria contamination

Boar’s Head cheese has been withdrawn from the market due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Supreme Deli is assisting with a product recall after Boar’s Head supplier Ambriola reported that certain batches of its Pecorino Romano cheese may be contaminated with bacteria, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Two cheese varieties sold under the Boar’s Head brand, shredded Pecorino Romano cheese and FS shredded Romano cheese, are included in the recall.

The pig’s head factory has dozens of violations, and the lawyer called it the “Listeria factory.”

Out of an abundance of caution, Boar’s Head has made the decision to recall all products produced by Ambriola for Boar’s Head. This includes pre-cut pecorino Romano, which is not part of the recall.

The recalled items were distributed at Kroger retail stores located in Kentucky and Indiana. They are also packaged in clear plastic containers of various sizes with the appearance of deli salads and wraps, according to the notice.

Umbriola discovered the potential contamination and issued a Class 1 recall of the items. Recalls are graded I, II, or III to indicate the relative degree of health risk.

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The category I mention is defined as “a situation in which there is a reasonable possibility that use of or exposure to a violative product will result in serious adverse health consequences or death.”

Listeria in particular Harmful to people Those aged 65 years and older, as well as pregnant women or people with weakened immune systems.

Even with mild illness, listeria can cause pregnancy loss or premature birth, as well as serious illness or death in newborns.

To date, there have been no consumer illnesses or complaints reported to date for items purchased from Supreme.

Consumers are warned not to throw away the product.

The recall comes months after Boar’s Head announced that Meat packing plant A state in Virginia that was linked to a deadly listeria outbreak will reopen this year.

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Boar’s Head told FOX Business that it is working with the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to develop “a plan to reopen our Jarratt facility in a measured and intentional manner in the coming months.”

The recall comes months after Boar’s Head announced that a Virginia meatpacking plant that was linked to a deadly listeria outbreak would reopen this year. (Getty Images)

The company said it “has an unwavering commitment to food safety and quality,” which the company says is reflected in recent improvements to its practices and protocols.

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The USDA told FOX Business it required the company to provide comprehensive evidence that it can produce safe food for the American people before lifting the suspension under strict conditions and ongoing scrutiny.