If you have pork products in your refrigerator or freezer, you may want to take a closer look at the packaging before eating them. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), more than 1,500 pounds of pork have been recalled due to Listeria contamination.
The recall affects guanciale—dry-cured pork jowl—sold under the Prime Line Distributors and Ferrarini brands. These products were sold across eight states: California, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York and Texas. It’s worth checking your fridge or freezer if you live in one of the affected areas.
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More Than 1,500 Pounds Of Pork Recalled
Prime Line Distributors, Inc., based in Florida, and Ferrarini USA, Inc., based in New Jersey, are recalling approximately 1,513 pounds of imported ready-to-eat pork products, according to FSIS.
The affected pork is dry-cured pork jowl, a traditional Italian product commonly known as guanciale. The products were made at Bome SRL in Italy on May 21, 2026, and imported into the United States during July.
When a product sample of the pork was tested during routine reinspection, it tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The FSIS has classified this recall as Class I, which is the most serious classification, indicating that consuming the product could lead to serious illness and even death—so it's important not to ignore.
Luckily, there are no confirmed reports of illness linked to this recall at this time.
Check Your Pork For These Recall Details
The recall includes vacuum-packed guanciale products sold by the two companies.
Check for the following details:
Prime Line Distributors, Inc. products:
- “PRIME LINE DISTRIBUTORS, INC. GUANCIALE PORK JOWL PRODUCT OF ITALY,” sold in various-weight cardboard cases containing two individually vacuum-packed pieces.
- “GUANCIALE PORK JOWL PRODUCT OF ITALY,” sold in various-weight individual vacuum packages, with an additional “DOK GUANCIALE” label.
Ferrarini USA, Inc. products:
- “GUANCIALE PORK JOWL PRODUCT OF ITALY,” sold in various-weight cardboard cases containing two individually vacuum-packed pieces.
- “FERRARINI GUANCIALE DRY-CURED PORK JOWL,” sold in various-weight individual vacuum packages.
All of the affected products have lot number 263311US and a best-if-used-by date of May 16, 2027. The products also bear establishment number “IT 1937 L CE” inside the Italian mark of inspection or on the case label.
The Prime Line Distributors products were shipped to food service and retail locations in Florida.
Ferrarini USA products were distributed to locations in California, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York and Texas.
What To Do If You Have The Recalled Pork
If you find a package that matches the recall information, do not eat it. Instead, FSIS recommends throwing it out or returning it to the place of purchase for a refund. Consuming this recalled pork could lead to listeriosis, a serious infection. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion and loss of balance, sometimes following gastrointestinal issues. It's especially dangerous for people with weakened immune systems, older adults, pregnant women, and newborns.
If you're worried you might be ill, be sure to contact your doctor.
Staying on top of recalls like this is just one way to safeguard the health of you and your family members.
