FDA-Food2026-01-14Class IPATHOGEN
Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano recalled for Listeria Monocytogenes
What this means
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.
- Check if you have Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano with lot numbers 1000572472, 1000570734, 1000570735, 1000570736, 1000572482, 1000572483, or 1000572485
- Do not eat the product
- Throw away the product or return it to the store where you bought it
- Contact your doctor if you have eaten this product and have symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or nausea
The agency's original wording
Hazard
Product tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes.
Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
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 count
6,632 Units
Manufactured in
7 Patton Dr, West Caldwell, NJ, United States
Products
Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano 4 oz and 8 oz plastic cup & lid, 12 units per case
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=H-0367-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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