Wegmans Locatelli Pecorino Romano recalled for possible Listeria
Wegmans grated Pecorino Romano cheese (Locatelli brand, item #270010) sold in clear plastic tubs may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The affected cheese was sold between November 29 and December 7, 2025, in Wegmans stores across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Do not eat this cheese if you have it at home
- Throw away the product or return it to Wegmans for a refund
- If you consumed this cheese and develop fever, muscle aches, or nausea, contact your doctor
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Locatelli Pecorino Romano Cheese Grated (Wegmans #270010) Packaged and sold by the pound Packaged in cylindrical clear plastic tubs with lid UPC: 2-77580-XXXXX-7, where X is the unit price of the container
- Sold in
- NY, PA, MA, NJ, MD, VA, NC, DE, CT and DC
- Made for
- All ages
Details
- Units affected
- 2773.9 lbs.
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Manufactured in
- 1500 Brooks Ave, N/A, Rochester, NY, United States
- Classification
- Class I
- Recall number
- H-0333-2026
In the FDA's words
- Description
- Locatelli Pecorino Romano Cheese Grated (Wegmans #270010) Packaged and sold by the pound Packaged in cylindrical clear plastic tubs with lid UPC: 2-77580-XXXXX-7, where X is the unit price of the container Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Sell-by: 11/29/25 to Sell-by: 12/07/025 Distribution: NY, PA, MA, NJ, MD, VA, NC, DE, CT and DC Affected quantity: 2773.9 lbs.
- Hazard
- Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.