FDA-Food2026-01-14Class IPATHOGEN
Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano recalled for Listeria Monocytogenes
What this means
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
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
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-0368-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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