Montana Warning: This Popular Cheese Is Being Recalled

If you’ve bought grated cheese recently, especially Pecorino Romano, do yourself a favor and take a quick look in your fridge. Ambriola Company has announced a recall of several grated cheese products after routine testing found Listeria at a facility that supplies stores nationwide, including those in Montana.

Why “Better Safe Than Sorry” Applies Here

I know recalls can start to blur together, but this one is particularly important. Listeria can be especially risky for pregnant women, older adults, young kids, and anyone with a weakened immune system. Even if you’re generally healthy, it can still make you pretty sick. This is one of those “don’t chance it” situations.

The Good News So Far

Here’s the good news. No illnesses have been reported so far. That’s a relief. Still, if you’ve eaten any of the recalled cheese and start feeling off, feverish, or just not right, it’s a good idea to call your doctor and check in.

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Grab Your Cheese and Double-Check

This is the most important section, so grab your cheese container and compare it with what’s listed. The recall includes specific packages of grated Pecorino Romano. That means Locatelli Pecorino Romano Grated 4-ounce cups with expiration dates of May 3, May 10, and May 17, 2026. It also includes Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano 8-ounce cups with dates of April 6, April 11, April 12, April 15, April 17, May 5, May 6, May 7, May 10, May 12, May 14, and May 17, 2026.

You’ll also want to check for Boar’s Head Grated Pecorino Romano 6-ounce cups dated March 4 and March 12, 2026, and Member’s Mark Pecorino Romano 1.5-pound bags with expiration dates of March 25, March 30, and April 5, 2026.

Did You Buy Cheese From the Deli? Check This

Bought your cheese by the pound instead of in a package? Don’t skip this part. The recall also includes Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano with expiration dates of March 4, March 6, March 11, and March 13, 2026.

Also on the list are Ambriola Grated Pecorino Romano sold by the pound, dated February 28, March 4, and March 11, 2026; Pinna Grated Pecorino Romano, dated March 11, 2026, and Boar’s Head Pecorino Romano Grated bags with expiration dates of March 3 and March 12, 2026.

If what you have doesn’t match these products and dates, it’s not part of the recall.

What to Do If Your Cheese Is Recalled

If you find one of these in your fridge, don’t eat it. You can toss it or take it back to the store for a full refund. Most stores won’t require a receipt. When it comes to food safety, it’s just not worth the gamble.

How the Recall Is Being Handled

Ambriola says it has paused production of the affected products and is reviewing sanitation and safety procedures while working with the FDA. Retailers and distributors were already notified and told to pull the recalled items from shelves.

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Still Not Sure? Here’s Who to Call

If you’re unsure whether your cheese is part of the recall or just want to double-check, you can call Ambriola directly at 1-800-962-8224. Their customer service line is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mountain Time, and they can walk you through it so you don’t have to guess.