USDA Recalls 1,513 Pounds Guanciale in Eight States
USDA Recalls 1,513 Pounds Guanciale in Eight States
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The recalled products carry establishment number IT 1937 L CE, in addition to lot number 263311US and the May 16, 2027, best-if-used-by date.
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The recall includes several labeled products: Prime Line Distributors Guanciale Pork Jowl, Guanciale Pork Jowl with an additional “DOK GUANCIALE” label, and Ferrarini Guanciale Dry-Cured Pork Jowl. The products were sold in individually vacuum-packed packages and in cases containing two pieces.
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Because guanciale is a ready-to-eat product often consumed without further cooking, contamination presents a direct ingestion risk; cooking is not necessarily a step consumers would take to neutralize the hazard.
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Listeriosis symptoms can begin as late as two months after eating contaminated food. For pregnant people, complications can include miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery or life-threatening infection in a newborn.
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Prime Line Distributors’ products were shipped to locations in Florida, while Ferrarini USA’s products were distributed across California, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York and Texas.
The USDA has recalled 1,513 pounds of imported Italian guanciale, a dry-cured pork jowl, after routine testing found dangerous Listeria bacteria. USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service identified the contamination in products made by Bomè S.R.L. on May 21, 2026, and distributed by Ferrarini USA and Prime Line Distributors across eight states including California, Florida, New York and Texas. No one has gotten sick so far, but officials urge consumers to throw away or return the products immediately.
The recalled guanciale carries lot number 263311US and a best-if-used-by date of May 16, 2027. Because guanciale is eaten raw without cooking, Yahoo News reports that contamination poses a direct risk of illness. Listeriosis is especially dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.
Where the Recalled Guanciale Was Sold
Ferrarini USA distributed its recalled guanciale across eight states: California, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York and Texas. Prime Line Distributors shipped its products only to Florida. WPTV reports that the products reached food-service businesses, retail stores and wholesale distributors. The contaminated guanciale came in individually vacuum-packed packages and in cases with two pieces.
Why Listeria in Ready-to-Eat Meat Is Risky
Guanciale is a cured product that people typically eat straight from the package without heating it. Unlike ground beef or chicken that consumers usually cook, ready-to-eat cured meats skip the cooking step that would kill harmful bacteria. Fox Business notes this makes any Listeria contamination an immediate health threat to anyone who eats it.
Symptoms of listeriosis can appear up to two months after eating contaminated food. For pregnant women, the illness can cause miscarriage, stillbirth or premature delivery. Newborns and older adults face severe or life-threatening complications.
How to Identify the Recalled Products
Three branded products are affected: Prime Line Distributors Guanciale Pork Jowl, Guanciale Pork Jowl with a "DOK GUANCIALE" label, and Ferrarini Guanciale Dry-Cured Pork Jowl. All recalled items carry lot number 263311US, establishment number IT 1937 L CE and the best-if-used-by date of May 16, 2027. KSBY advises consumers to check their refrigerators for these specific labels.
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