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Locatelli grated Pecorino Romano recalled for Listeria contamination

Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano cheese in 4 oz and 8 oz plastic cups tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The affected product was distributed across multiple U.S. states.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗

What to do

  1. Check if you have Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano with lot numbers 1000572472, 1000570734, 1000570735, 1000570736, 1000572482, 1000572483, or 1000572485
  2. Do not eat the product
  3. Throw away the product or return it to the store where you bought it
  4. Contact your doctor if you have eaten this product and have symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or nausea
Official notice ↗

Is yours affected?

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Product
Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano 4 oz and 8 oz plastic cup & lid, 12 units per case
Sold in
The recalled product was distributed to the following states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, ME, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, WI
Made for
All ages

This recall covers 8 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
6,632 Units
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
7 Patton Dr, West Caldwell, NJ, United States
Classification
Class I
Recall number
H-0367-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano 4 oz and 8 oz plastic cup & lid, 12 units per case Product tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes. Lot Numbers: 1000572472 1000570734 1000570735 1000570736 1000572482 1000572483 1000572485 Distribution: The recalled product was distributed to the following states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, ME, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, WI Affected quantity: 6,632 Units
Hazard
Product tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes.

8 products in this recall

Locatelli, Boar's Head and more Pecorino Romano recalled for Listeria

Ambriola is recalling eight grated Pecorino Romano cheese products in plastic cups and bags because testing found Listeria monocytogenes. The products are sold under the Locatelli, Boar's Head, Pinna, Sam's and Ambriola names, in sizes from 4 ounces to 10 pounds. They were distributed in 20 states, including California, Florida, New York and Texas.

The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.

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