Prime Line Distributors recall: Imported Ready-To-Eat Pork Guanciale
Prime Line Distributors, Inc. and Ferrarini USA, Inc. is recalling Imported Ready-To-Eat Pork Guanciale because of possible Listeria contamination – about 1,513 pounds. The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service published the recall on September 6, 2026. Distributed in 10 states (Texas, Idaho, New York, New Jersey, Florida, Texas, Illinois, Mississippi, California, Florida).
Most serious Class I is the most serious level: a reasonable probability that using or eating the product will cause serious health problems or death.
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| Product | Imported Ready-To-Eat Pork Guanciale |
| Brand | Prime Line Distributors |
| Company | Prime Line Distributors, Inc. and Ferrarini USA, Inc. |
| Type | Meat & poultry |
| Classification | Class I |
| Recall date | September 6, 2026 |
| Published by USDA FSIS | September 6, 2026 |
| Quantity | About 1,513 pounds |
| Recall ID | 019-020-2026 |
Recalled products (4)
- Various weight cardboard cases containing two pieces of individually vacuumed packed “PRIME LINE DISTRIBUTORS, INC. GUANCIALE PORK JOWL PRODUCT OF ITALY” with “LOT: 263311US” and “BEST IF USE BY DATE: 05.16.27” printed on the label.
- Various weight individually vacuumed packaged “GUANCIALE PORK JOWL PRODUCT OF ITALY” with “LOT: 263311US” and “BEST IF USE BY: 05.16.27” printed on the label. The product has an additional label with “DOK GUANCIALE” on the packaging.
- Various weight cardboard cases containing two pieces of individually vacuumed packed “GUANCIALE PORK JOWL PRODUCT OF ITALY” with “LOT: 263311US” and “BEST IF USE BY DATE: 05.16.27” printed on the label.
- Various weight individually vacuumed packaged “FERRARINI GUANCIALE DRY-CURED PORK JOWL” with “LOT: 263311US” and “BEST IF USE BY DATE: 05.16.27” printed on the label.
Identifiers and details
- FSIS recall number
- 019-020-2026
- Establishment number
- IT 1937 L CE
- Dates and codes (FSIS)
- GUANCIALE PORK JOWL PRODUCT OF ITALY” with “LOT: 263311US” and “BEST IF USE BY DATE: 05.16.27” printed on the label.
- Dates and codes (FSIS)
- Various weight individually vacuumed packaged “GUANCIALE PORK JOWL PRODUCT OF ITALY” with “LOT: 263311US” and “BEST IF USE BY: 05.16.27” printed on the label.
- Dates and codes (FSIS)
- Ferrarini USA, Inc.: Various weight cardboard cases containing two pieces of individually vacuumed packed “GUANCIALE PORK JOWL PRODUCT OF ITALY” with “LOT: 263311US” and “BEST IF USE BY DATE: 05.16.27” printed on the label.
- Dates and codes (FSIS)
- Various weight individually vacuumed packaged “FERRARINI GUANCIALE DRY-CURED PORK JOWL” with “LOT: 263311US” and “BEST IF USE BY DATE: 05.16.27” printed on the label.
- Processing category
- Products with Secondary Inhibitors - Not Shelf Stable
Why it was recalled
The problem: possible Listeria contamination.
FSIS gives the reason as: “Possible Listeria Contamination”
Illnesses
FSIS: “There have been no confirmed reports of illness due to consumption of these products.”
Where it was sold
10 states: Texas, Idaho, New York, New Jersey, Florida, Texas, Illinois, Mississippi, California, Florida.
What to do
USDA FSIS: “These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.”
Check the product name, size, lot code and dates against the list. Do not eat a recalled product, even if it looks and smells fine – throw it away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean surfaces it touched.
Official notice: USDA FSIS recall 019-020-2026.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 |  Public health alert: Chicken Vienna-Style SausageMeat & poultry | import inspection violations Serious | USDA FSIS Public Health Alert |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Inexport Logistics recall: Pork CracklingsMeat & poultry · About 189 pounds | import inspection violations Most serious | USDA FSIS Class I |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Fontanini Foods recall: Raw, Frozen Pork SausageMeat & poultry · About 2,320 pounds | foreign material Most serious | USDA FSIS Class I |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Sempio Food Services recall: Ready-To-Eat Chicken StewMeat & poultry · About 4,596 pounds | import inspection violations Most serious | USDA FSIS Class I |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Star Meat Delivery recall: Raw Pork, Beef, and GoatMeat & poultry · About 167,639 pounds | import inspection violations Most serious | USDA FSIS Class I |
| Sep 9, 2026 | El Eden Import Distributor recall: Pork CracklingsMeat & poultry · About 264 pounds | import inspection violations Most serious | USDA FSIS Class I |
About this recall
Is Prime Line Distributors Imported Ready-To-Eat Pork Guanciale recalled?
Yes. Prime Line Distributors, Inc. and Ferrarini USA, Inc. recalled it on September 6, 2026; USDA FSIS published it September 6, 2026 (Class I). Only the lots, dates or models listed on this page are included.
Why was it recalled?
Because of possible Listeria contamination. The reason given: Possible Listeria Contamination
What should I do if I have it?
USDA FSIS says: These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Where was it sold?
In 10 states (Texas, Idaho, New York, New Jersey, Florida, Texas, Illinois, Mississippi, California, Florida).
More recalls
Source: recall records published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA Enforcement Reports), the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected twice a day. Product names, lot codes, dates and model numbers are shown exactly as the agency lists them; the agency's notice is the authority. 77.today is not affiliated with any of these agencies.