Two pre-packaged food items sold under the Boar's Head brand have been recalled over possible listeria contamination.

A third-party manufacturer that distributes some products under brands including Boar's Head and Locatelli has recalled cheese items over concerns of possible listeria contamination.

The Ambriola Company issued a recall for some of its pecorino romano cheese products, including two produced under the Boar’s Head brand, according to a Nov. 24 recall notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Another pecorino romano grated cheese product manufactured by the Ambriola Company and sold under the brand Locatelli was also recalled, according to retailers Big Y, Sprouts and Wegmans. The FDA has not yet issued a notice for that product.

The two products labeled under Boar's Head that may contain the recalled cheese include pre-packaged deli salads and wraps sold at some Kroger grocery stores, the recall notice said.

The affected items may be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria commonly known as listeria. No illnesses or consumer complaints have been reported, the notice said.

In a statement to USA TODAY, Boar's Head said it is "committed to delivering safe, high-quality foods that consumers can enjoy with confidence."

"Boar’s Head took immediate action to halt the purchase of these products from The Ambriola Company, notify retail partners, and ensure that the affected products are being removed from distribution nationally," the statement said.

USA TODAY has reached out to The Ambriola Company and Locatelli for comment. Here's what to know about the recall.

Which Locatelli, Boar's Head-branded products have been recalled?

The recalled Boar's Head-branded items include a six-ounce container of pecorino romano cheese and two pre-packaged products containing pecorino romano cheese, per a company statement.

The items were sold at Kroger stores in Kentucky and Indiana, according to the recall notice.

They can be identified by their barcode number, known as the barcode UPC, or their best by date:

  • Boar’s Head Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese – 6 oz container
    • Case UPC: 042421-05858
    • Sell-by Dates: 11/21/25-3/12/26
  • EverRoast Chicken Caesar Salad (contains grated pecorino romano cheese)
    • Barcode UPC: 850042244142
    • Best by date: 11/9/2025-11/22/2025
  • EverRoast Chicken Caesar Wrap (contains grated pecorino romano cheese)
    • Barcode UPC: 85004224455
    • Best by date: 11/9/2025-11/22/2025

Out of an abundance of caution, Boar's Head also withdrew its other cheese product supplied through Ambriola Company, although it's not part of the recall, the notice said.

  • Pre-cut Pecorino Romano
    • Item Code: 15160
    • Case UPC: 042421-15160
    • Sell-by dates: 11/25/25-5/11/26

The impacted Locatelli products are containers of grated pecorino romano cheese, according to Big Y, Sprouts and Wegmans. It's unclear whether the impacted products were also sold to other retailers.

  • Big Y:
    • UPC: 41793-82493
    • Size: 8-ounce container
    • All sell-by dates
  • Wegmans:
    • UPC: 2-77580-XXXXX-7
    • Any product sold from 11/14/25 and 11/22/25
  • Sprouts:
    • UPC: 0-41793-41292-2
    • Size: 4-ounce container
    • Sell-by dates 05/03/2026, 05/10/2026

What to do with recalled Locatelli, Boar's Head-branded cheese products

Anyone who has one of the recalled products should dispose of it and not consume it.

For questions, contact Ambriola Company at info@ambriola.com.

New recall comes after deadly 2024 Boar's Head listeria outbreak

While the products in this latest recall were manufactured by Ambriola and not Boar's Head, the Boar's Head brand was involved in a deadly listeria outbreak in 2024 linked to its deli meats.

The 2024 outbreak sickened 61 people across 19 states, resulting in 60 hospitalizations and 10 deaths, though it is likely the actual number of sicknesses was higher.

Boar's Head's Nov. 25 statement to USA TODAY emphasized that the latest recall is an isolated incident related to The Ambriola Company and no other Boar's Head products manufactured at any other facilities are impacted by this recall.

"This supplier produces several products for a variety of different companies and brands, including Boar’s Head," the statement said.

What is listeria? See symptoms

Listeria is a type of bacteria spread through food that can cause serious infections, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Symptoms of listeria infections depend on the person, but can include:

  • Fever
  • Flu-like symptoms, such as muscle aches and fatigue
  • Headache
  • Stiff neck
  • Confusion
  • Loss of balance
  • Seizures

Infections are more likely to harm pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Listeria is the third leading cause of foodborne illness death in the United States, according to the CDC.

Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at melina.khan@usatoday.com.

This story has been updated with additional information.

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