Pondini, inc. recalls Pecorino Balze Volteranne DOP Societa Agricola Fattoria Lischeto srl, 1.5 kg/wheel.
Pondini recalls 1.5kg wheels of Pecorino Balze Volteranne cheese from December 2016 lots due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should check lot numbers and contact Pondini for details.
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What happened, in plain English
Pondini is recalling 1.5kg wheels of Pecorino Balze Volteranne cheese produced in December 2016 because it tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious illness, so affected consumers should stop using the product. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/22027-pondini-pecorino-balze-volteranne-cheese-recall-listeria-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/22027-pondini-pecorino-balze-volteranne-cheese-recall-listeria-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1959-2017
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“Pondini Pecorino Balze Volteranne Cheese Recall: Listeria Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/22027-pondini-pecorino-balze-volteranne-cheese-recall-listeria-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-1959-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1959-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious infections, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems. The cheese tested positive for this pathogen, meaning it could be contaminated.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Pecorino Balze Volteranne cheese from Pondini in December 2016. Those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of severe illness.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Pecorino Balze Volteranne DOP' and lot number '07 December 2016' on the packaging. The cheese comes in 1.5kg wheels.
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What to do — step by step
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Discard the recalled cheese immediately as it may contain Listeria monocytogenes.
Questions people ask
Is this cheese safe to eat?
No, the recalled cheese tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes and should not be consumed.
How can I check if my cheese is recalled?
Look for the product name 'Pecorino Balze Volteranne DOP' and lot number '07 December 2016' on the packaging.
What should I do if I have the recalled cheese?
Discard the cheese immediately and contact Pondini for further instructions.
Contact Pondini
We’ve drafted a message you can send Pondini to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1959-2017 — Pondini Pondini Hello, I own a Pondini that is covered by recall F-1959-2017 from Pondini. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1959-2017 (March 8, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1959-2017 to see it in context.
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