USDA Announces Recall of Ready-to-Eat Pork Jowl Products Over Listeria Risk
Prime Line Distributors Inc. and Ferrarini USA Inc. recall imported guanciale due to possible Listeria contamination.
3 reports on this incident · first at Sep 6, 2026, 9:32 p.m. ET
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Sep 6, 2026, 9:38 p.m. ET
USDA Recalls Pork Jowl Products Over Listeria Contamination
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a recall of imported ready-to-eat pork jowl products ("guanciale") distributed by Prime Line Distributors Inc. and Ferrarini USA Inc. The recall, dated September 6, 2026, was initiated after routine import reinspection testing confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in a product sample.
The products were shipped to food service and retail locations in Florida, and to distributors and food service locations in California, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York and Texas. Approximately 1,513 pounds of product are affected.
The recalled items include lot number 263311US with best-if-used-by dates of 05.16.27, and carry the mark "IT 1937 L CE". No confirmed illnesses have been reported due to consumption of these products.
Sep 6, 2026, 9:32 p.m. ETFirst report
Ready-to-Eat Pork Jowl Products Recalled Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
Prime Line Distributors Inc. and Ferrarini USA Inc. have recalled imported ready-to-eat pork products, specifically dry-cured pork jowl ("guanciale"), because they may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to a report from foodsafetynews.com. The recall was announced on September 6, 2026.
The recalled products include PRIME LINE DISTRIBUTORS, INC., DOK GUANCIALE, and FERRARINI brand items. Identifying codes include LOT 263311US, BEST IF USE BY DATE: 05.16.27, BEST IF USE BY: 05.16.27, and the mark "IT 1937 L CE." The products total 1,513 pounds.
The Prime Line Distributors items were shipped to food service and retail locations in Florida. The Ferrarini USA items were shipped to distributors and food service locations in California, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, and Texas.
The problem was discovered during routine import reinspection testing when a product sample confirmed positive for Listeria monocytogenes. There have been no confirmed reports of illness due to consumption of these products.
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