FSIS Class I meat recall · September 2026
Is Ferrarini / Prime Line guanciale recalled for Listeria?
Yes — Class I. USDA FSIS announced that Prime Line Distributors, Inc. and Ferrarini USA, Inc. are recalling about 1,513 pounds of imported ready-to-eat pork guanciale that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. Match lot 263311US and best-if-use-by 05.16.27. The FSIS announcement is dated September 6, 2026.
Affected product identifiers
- Products: Imported ready-to-eat dry-cured pork jowl (guanciale), various weights, vacuum-packed pieces and cases (Prime Line Distributors and Ferrarini labels; some Prime Line packs also show “DOK GUANCIALE”)
- Lot: 263311US
- Best if use by: 05.16.27
- Establishment: IT 1937 L CE (produced at Est. 1937L Bome SRL, Italy, May 21, 2026)
- Quantity: Approximately 1,513 lb
- Firms: Prime Line Distributors, Inc. (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.); Ferrarini USA, Inc. (Hoboken, N.J.)
- Hazard: Possible Listeria monocytogenes (Class I) — found during routine import reinspection
- Illnesses: None confirmed reported as of the announcement
How to check your package or case
On mobile or at the cooler, match the lot and best-by together: look for LOT: 263311US and best-if-use-by 05.16.27, plus establishment mark IT 1937 L CE. Labels may say Prime Line Distributors, Ferrarini, Guanciale Pork Jowl Product of Italy, or DOK Guanciale. You can search this lot or use the lot number recall checker, then confirm against the FSIS notice.
Distribution
- Prime Line Distributors: Food service and retail in Florida
- Ferrarini USA: Distributors and food service in California, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, and Texas
What to do
Do not eat, serve, or sell recalled product. Throw it away or return it to the place of purchase. Listeria can cause serious illness in pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and anyone with a weakened immune system. Company contacts: Prime Line — Liliana Rojas, 954-925-4500; Ferrarini USA — Luca Infantino, 818-256-1622. USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline: 1-888-674-6854. This page is not medical advice.
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FAQ
Is Ferrarini or Prime Line guanciale recalled?
Yes. USDA FSIS announced a Class I recall of approximately 1,513 pounds of imported ready-to-eat dry-cured pork jowl (guanciale) products distributed by Prime Line Distributors, Inc. (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) and Ferrarini USA, Inc. (Hoboken, N.J.) because they may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. The announcement is dated September 6, 2026.
Which lot and best-by date are included?
Products with LOT 263311US and best-if-use-by date 05.16.27 printed on the label are subject to recall. They bear establishment number IT 1937 L CE inside the Italian mark of inspection or on the case label. The products were produced at Est. 1937L Bome SRL in Italy on May 21, 2026, and imported into the U.S. on various dates in July 2026.
Where were the recalled guanciale products shipped?
Prime Line Distributors items were shipped to food service and retail locations in Florida. Ferrarini USA items were shipped to distributors and food service locations in California, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, and Texas.
What should I do if I have recalled guanciale?
Do not eat or serve it. Throw it away or return it to the place of purchase. Food service and retail locations should not sell or serve these products. Anyone concerned about illness should contact a healthcare provider. This page is not medical advice.
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