Ferrarini® Guanciale Lawsuit | Listeria Recall Lawyer, Attorney

Prime Line and Ferrarini USA recalled 1,513 pounds of imported ready-to-eat pork guanciale due to a risk of Listeria contamination.

What You Can Do & How We Can Help

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Listeria food poisoning cases in all 50 states. If you got sick from Prime Line or Ferrarini USA guanciale pork that was recalled for Listeria, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

Quick Facts About This Recall

Recalled by: Prime Line Distributors, Inc. (Fort Lauderdale, FL) and Ferrarini USA, Inc. (Hoboken, NJ)
Product: Ready-to-eat dry-cured pork jowl (also known as “guanciale”) that was imported from Italy
Recalled on: September 6, 2026
Amount of pork recalled: Approximately 1,513 pounds
Risk: A sample of the product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes during routine import re-inspection
Illnesses: No confirmed illnesses were reported in the recall
Official recall information: FSIS recall notice

What Products Were Recalled?

In September 2026, Prime Line Distributors and Ferrarini USA announced a voluntary recall for about 1,513 pounds of imported ready-to-eat guanciale, which is a dry-cured pork jowl product that is commonly used in Italian cooking.

No illnesses were reported, but the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) classified this as a Class I recall, the most serious category.

The guanciale was produced at Est. 1937L Bome SRL in Italy in May 2026. It was imported to the U.S. in July 2026. The recalled guanciale is marked with “LOT: 263311US” and a “BEST IF USE BY DATE” of 05.16.27.

Consumers can also use the following information to identify the recalled product:

Sold in cardboard cases of various weights, with 2 individually vacuum-packed “Prime Line Distributors, Inc. Guanciale Pork Jowl Product of Italy” packages
Also sold in various weights in individual vacuum-packed packages marked as “Guanciale Pork Jowl Product of Italy,” with some labeled “DOK Guanciale”
Sold in individually-wrapped packages in cardboard cases labeled “Guanciale Pork Jowl Product of Italy.” Some packages sold under the Ferrarini label
Individually vacuum-packed packages of “Ferrarini Guanciale Dry-Cured Pork Jowl” (various weights)

Where Was This Product Sold?

Prime Line distributed products to food-service and retail locations in Florida.

Ferrarini has a larger distribution network, and its products were shipped to distributors and food-service locations in California, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, and Texas.

Guanciale is sold sliced or cubed for use in pasta dishes, often at restaurants or deli counters, rather than to consumers in the original package. Consumers may have eaten this product at restaurants.

How Was The Problem Discovered?

The problem was identified by FSIS during routine tests conducted during import inspections, when a sample of the guanciale was positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

Unlike many microbes that can cause food poisoning, Listeria can survive on foods that are stored at refrigeration temperatures. It can even grow on food in cold storage.

According to the recall

“FSIS is concerned that some product may be in commerce. FSIS is concerned that some products may be in food service and retail refrigerators and freezers. Food service and retail locations are urged not to serve or sell these products.”

Symptoms of Listeriosis

Listeriosis symptoms can take days (or even up to 10 weeks) to appear after eating contaminated food. The symptoms can include, but are not limited to:

Fever
Muscle pain and aches
Headache
Stiff neck
Confusion
Loss of balance
Convulsions
Sometimes nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
In pregnant women: flu-like symptoms, miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or life-threatening infection in a newborn

Can I File a Lawsuit If I Got Sick From This Guanciale?

If you ate a food product that was recalled for Listeria and were diagnosed with a severe infection, you may be able to pursue a claim against the manufacturer. Every case is unique, so you must contact a lawyer to find out if you qualify.

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