Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano recalled for Listeria contamination
Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano cheese in 5 and 10-pound bags tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious illness. The affected product was distributed across 20 states. No illnesses have been reported so far.
From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Check if you have Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano with lot numbers 1000570725, 1000572476, 1000570724, 1000572475, 1000570726, 1000570727, or 1000572477
- Do not eat the product
- Throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it
- Contact your doctor if you have eaten this product and feel sick
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano, 5 and 10-pound plastic bags (units)
- 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
- 964 Bags (Units)
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Manufactured in
- 7 Patton Dr, West Caldwell, NJ, United States
- Classification
- Class I
- Recall number
- H-0368-2026
In the FDA's words
- Description
- Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano, 5 and 10-pound plastic bags (units) Product tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes. Lot numbers: 1000570725 1000572476 1000570724 1000572475 1000570726 1000570727 1000572477 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: 964 Bags (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.
- Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano 4 oz and 8 oz plastic cup & lid, 12 units per caseH-0367-2026 · 6,632 Units
- Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano, 5 and 10-pound plastic bags (units) (this page)H-0368-2026 · 964 Bags (Units)
- Pinna Grated Pecorino Romano 2/10, 10-pound plastic bags (units)H-0369-2026 · 45 Bags (Units)
- Boar's Head Grated Pecorino Romano, 6 oz Plastic Cup & Lid, 12 units per caseH-0370-2026 · 2,106 Units
- Sam's Pecorino Romano grated, 1.5 lb Plastic Bags, 12 units per caseH-0371-2026 · 1,015 Bags (Units)
- Boar's Head Pecorino Romano Grated, 5-pound plastic bag (unit)H-0372-2026 · 405 Bags (Units)
- Ambriola Piccante grated Pecorino Romano, 5 and 10-pound plastic bags (units)H-0373-2026 · 179 Bags (Units)
- Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano 48/8oz Shipper, Plastic Cup & Lid, 48 units per caseH-0374-2026 · 184 Units