A nationwide cheese recall by The Ambriola Company has been upgraded to the FDA’s highest-risk Class I category after testing confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Class I recalls indicate a “reasonable probability” that exposure could cause serious illness or death, particularly for pregnant women, young children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.

The original recall, issued in November 2025, followed routine testing at the company’s New Jersey facility.

No illnesses have been reported so far, but Listeria can cause severe symptoms and, in vulnerable groups, miscarriage or death, NBC 9 News has reported.

The recall covers eight products, four sold directly to consumers and four sold by the pound for large-scale cooking.