RecallUSDA FSIS 019-020-2026Published

Prime Line Distributors, Inc. and Ferrarini USA, Inc. Recall Imported Ready-To-Eat Pork Guanciale Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

WASHINGTON, Sept. 06, 2026 – Prime Line Distributors, Inc., a Fort Lauderdale, Fla., firm, and Ferrarini USA, Inc., a Hoboken, N.J., firm, are recalling approximately 1,513 pounds of imported ready-to-eat (RTE) pork products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes ( Lm ), the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

What to check on the product label

Compare the exact product and every lot, model, serial range or date listed in the official notice. A similar name alone does not establish that your product is included.

Identifiers in this source record

• 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.
Details to have ready

Product & package: Brand, flavor, package size and UPC, when listed. Lot & date: Batch code and the exact best-by, use-by or production date. USDA mark: For meat or poultry, the establishment number when the notice specifies one.

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Why this notice was issued

Product Contamination

Official action

Open the official USDA FSIS notice to confirm whether your product is included and read the current instructions from the agency and manufacturer.

Follow the specific instructions and use the contact details in the announcement if you need help confirming a match or arranging the remedy.

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Product & source details

Product
• 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.
Source
USDA FSIS
Notice type
Recall
Source reference
019-020-2026
Source status
Active Recall
Category
Food & drink
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