Trusting a grocery store is often second nature. Consumers walk in, grab weekly staples, and assume products on the shelf have passed rigorous safety checks. However, that trust was tested this month as the FDA upgraded a nationwide recall for several brands of grated Pecorino Romano cheese to a Class I risk level. This classification is the agency’s most urgent, indicating a reasonable probability that consuming these products could cause serious health consequences.
The recall, initiated by The Ambriola Company, involves products sold under several labels, including Boar’s Head, Locatelli, and Sam’s Club’s Member’s Mark. While the initial voluntary recall began late last year, the upgraded status confirms the severity of the potential contamination.
