# Major Recall Alert: Boar's Head Grated Pecorino Romano, 6 oz Plastic Cup & Lid, 12 Units Per Case Recalled Due to Listeria Monocytogenes
A significant product recall has been announced for **Boar's Head Grated Pecorino Romano**, distributed by Ambriola Co., Inc. This popular cheese product, sold in a **6 oz plastic cup and lid (12 units per case)**, has tested **positive for Listeria Monocytogenes**, a harmful bacterium that can cause serious foodborne illnesses. If you’ve recently purchased this product, it’s crucial to act immediately to protect your health.
## Why This Recall is Important
Listeria Monocytogenes is a dangerous pathogen known to cause **life-threatening infections**, especially in young children, the elderly, pregnant individuals, and those with weakened immune systems. Even healthy individuals may experience symptoms such as fever, nausea, diarrhea, and muscle aches.
In pregnant individuals, exposure to Listeria can lead to devastating complications, including miscarriages or stillbirths. Because of these significant risks, the recall of Boar's Head Grated Pecorino Romano is critical to public health and safety.
## Details of the Recall
Here’s what you need to know about the recalled product:
- **Product Name**: Boar's Head Grated Pecorino Romano
- **Packaging**: 6 oz Plastic Cup & Lid
- **Distributor**: Ambriola Co., Inc.
- **Quantity**: 12 units per case
- **Reason for Recall**: Tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes
- **Date of Announcement**: October 2023
Ambriola Co., Inc. has launched rigorous safety measures to notify consumers of the recall, including **emails, faxes, letters, press releases, phone calls, and in-person visits**. It’s part of their commitment to ensuring customer safety.
Anyone who has purchased this product is urged to take immediate action to prevent potential illness.
## What You Should Do
If you have the recalled Boar's Head Grated Pecorino Romano in your home, follow these steps:
- **Check the Packaging**: Verify if the packaging matches the **6 oz plastic cup with a lid** and was sold in cases of 12 units.
- **Do Not Consume**: Avoid eating the product under any circumstances.
- **Dispose Properly**: Throw the product away in a sealed plastic bag to prevent potential contamination of other food items.
- **Contact the Distributor**: Reach out to Ambriola Co., Inc. if you need additional guidance or a refund.
If you or a loved one has consumed the product and is experiencing symptoms of a Listeria infection, seek medical advice immediately. Be sure to inform your healthcare provider about the possibility of exposure to Listeria Monocytogenes.
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With food safety on the line, awareness saves lives. Take this recall seriously, and don’t wait to act. Share this information with your friends and family so no one is left unaware of this critical safety issue.
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