HIGH RISK Terminated F-2624-2016

Mitica brand PECORINO AGED IN WALNUTS LEAVES (PECORINO FOGLIE di NOCI), SEMI-HARD SHEEP'S MILK CHEESE, Minimum Weight 2 lbs. -- Product of Romagna - Italy --- Imported by Forever Cheese, L.I.C., NY 11106 --- There are 2 wheels of cheese per shipping case.

Recalled by Forever Cheese

Classification

Class I — Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

The Mitica brand Aged Pecorino Cheese may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes based on private laboratory testing.

Product Quantity

31 cases (80 wheels)

Product Type

Food

Code Info

Production Code NOC15313 (found on shipping case only), invoiced as Lot X2537

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Distribution Pattern

California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Colorado, Vermont, Virginia, Florida and Connecticut

Company Location

Astoria, NY, 11106-2329

Report Date

10/12/2016

Recall Initiated

02/08/2016

Classification Date

09/30/2016

Termination Date

09/30/2016

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — FDA Recalls

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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