FDA-Food2026-01-14Class IPATHOGEN

Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano recalled for Listeria Monocytogenes

Stop using Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano

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.

  • 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
Hazard

Product tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes.

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
964 Bags (Units)
Manufactured in
7 Patton Dr, West Caldwell, NJ, United States
Products
Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano, 5 and 10-pound plastic bags (units)

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=H-0368-2026

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