BREAKING PORK RECALL
Breaking Pork Recall: Check Ferrarini USA and Prime Line Guanciale Before Eating
Last updated: September 6, 2026
A breaking pork recall affects certain imported, ready-to-eat guanciale products sold by Prime Line Distributors, Inc. and Ferrarini USA, Inc. The products may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant people, older adults, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems.
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service recall notice says consumers should check package labels, lot codes, dates, and establishment marks before eating the pork. Do not taste, serve, donate, or use a matching product in another dish.
What the Breaking Pork Recall Means for Shoppers
Only listed guanciale products are affected
The recall does not apply to every product sold by either company. It covers certain dry-cured pork jowl products made in Italy, imported into the United States, and identified by exact package details.
The recalled products were produced at Italian establishment 1937L Bome SRL on May 21, 2026. FSIS says routine import reinspection testing found a product sample positive for Listeria monocytogenes. No confirmed illnesses linked to these products had been reported as of the recall announcement.
Ready-to-eat pork can pose a Listeria risk
Ready-to-eat food may be eaten without further cooking. That makes the recall urgent because consumers may slice and serve guanciale directly from the package.
According to USDA guidance on Listeria, the bacteria can grow in cool, damp conditions and may multiply at refrigerator temperatures. Smell, taste, and appearance cannot show whether food contains the bacteria.
Identify the Recalled Guanciale Before Eating It
Product names, codes, and package details
Check the full label rather than relying on the company name alone. The recalled items are listed below exactly as described by FSIS:
Compare every package mark
Look for the lot code and best-if-use-by date on the package label, sticker, case, or vacuum film. Check the Italian inspection mark inside the oval or on the case label.
Do not rely on a product name by itself. If the label is damaged, the code is missing, or you cannot tell whether the product matches, contact the retailer or one of the companies before eating it.
Confirm where the pork was sold
Prime Line products were shipped to food service and retail locations in Florida. Ferrarini products were shipped to distributors and food service locations in California, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, and Texas.
FSIS remains concerned that some packages may be in refrigerators or freezers. Restaurants, stores, and food service operators should not sell or serve the recalled pork.
What to Do With Recalled Pork Products at Home
Do not eat, taste, or serve the guanciale
Do not take a small bite to check the flavor. A contaminated product may look and smell normal, and heating or other preparation should not be used to decide whether a recalled item is safe.
Keep the product away from other food. Do not donate it, feed it to pets, or add it to pasta, pizza, sandwiches, sauces, or another recipe.
Return or discard the package safely
FSIS says consumers should throw away the recalled pork or return it to the place of purchase. Keep the package closed while handling it, and wash your hands after touching the product or its packaging.
Clean any counter, cutting board, knife, plate, container, or refrigerator shelf that may have touched the pork. Wash surfaces with hot, soapy water and sanitize them according to the cleaning product label.
Recognize Listeria Symptoms and Higher-Risk Groups
Symptoms may appear after exposure
The CDC guidance on Listeria symptoms says invasive illness often begins within two weeks after eating contaminated food. Symptoms can include fever, tiredness, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, or seizures.
Listeria can also cause intestinal illness, including diarrhea and vomiting. These symptoms may begin within 24 hours and often last one to three days, but symptoms vary and cannot confirm the cause.
Know when to seek medical care
Contact a healthcare provider if you ate recalled food and develop a fever with fatigue, muscle aches, or other concerning symptoms. Tell the provider about the possible exposure and the date you ate the product.
Seek emergency care for severe symptoms such as confusion, stiff neck, loss of balance, or seizures. Pregnant people may have mild symptoms or no symptoms, yet infection can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or serious illness in a newborn.
Pregnant people, adults age 65 and older, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems face the greatest risk of serious listeriosis. The CDC’s risk-factor guidance explains why these groups need prompt medical advice after possible exposure.
Get Verified Answers About the Pork Recall
Check the federal recall announcement
The FSIS notice contains the confirmed product descriptions, lot code, date, establishment number, distribution areas, recall reason, and consumer instructions. Check that notice instead of relying on social-media posts, old news stories, or incomplete retailer messages.
The recall is listed as a Class I recall and remains active. Product labels and any later distribution lists should be checked on the FSIS recall page.
Contact the companies or report a concern
Questions about Prime Line products can be directed to Liliana Rojas at 954-925-4500 or liliana.rojas@primelinedist.com. Questions about Ferrarini products can be directed to Luca Infantino at 818-256-1622 or Luca@ferrariniusa.com.
Have the product name, lot code, date, purchase location, and a photo of the label ready. For meat, poultry, or egg product complaints, consumers can use the FSIS Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System, or call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854).
Protect Your Household From Similar Recalls
Build a recall-checking routine
Check FDA, USDA/FSIS, CDC, retailer, and manufacturer alerts when buying imported specialty foods or ready-to-eat meat. Save receipts and take clear photos of package labels when you bring unfamiliar products home.
Store recalled-food notices with the product information until the food is discarded or returned. This makes it easier to compare lot codes and answer questions from a retailer or healthcare provider.
Prevent cross-contamination
Use separate cutting boards and utensils for ready-to-eat foods. Wash hands after handling packaged meat, clean refrigerator spills quickly, and keep recalled food away from other items.
These steps can reduce the spread of bacteria, but they do not make recalled pork safe to eat. If an official notice matches your package, discard or return it.
Conclusion: Check Your Pork Products Before Taking Another Bite
Do not eat Prime Line Distributors or Ferrarini USA guanciale that matches the recalled labels, lot 263311US, best-if-use-by date 05.16.27, and establishment mark IT 1937 L CE. Return the product or discard it as instructed, then clean surfaces and wash your hands.
Anyone who ate the recalled pork and develops concerning symptoms should contact a healthcare provider. Pregnant people, adults 65 and older, and those with weakened immune systems should seek medical guidance promptly and mention the possible Listeria exposure.