FDA Recall: Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese for Potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
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FDA Recall: Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese for Potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Locatelli November 26, 2025

Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese Recall Over Listeria Risk—FDA Alert

Attention Wegmans shoppers: Every lot of Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese sold between November 14 and November 24, 2025, has been recalled because it may contain Listeria monocytogenes. Do not eat the cheese—return it to any Wegmans store for a full refund.

Why the Locatelli recall is urgent

Listeria can cause severe, sometimes fatal infections in young children, older adults, pregnant people, and anyone with a weakened immune system. Healthy individuals may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. In pregnancy, the bacteria can lead to miscarriages or stillbirths.

Key recall facts at a glance

  • Brand / Product: Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese (sold under Wegmans scale labels)
  • UPC: 2-77580-XXXXX-7 (middle five digits vary by weight)
  • Lot codes: All lots sold 11/14/25 – 11/24/25
  • Regions affected: CT, DE, MA, MD, NC, NJ, NY, PA, VA, and Washington, D.C.
  • Date announced: November 26, 2025
  • Reported illnesses: None as of the recall date
  • Consumer hotline: Wegmans Food Markets – 1-855-934-3663

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What to do if you bought the cheese

  1. Check refrigerators and freezers for any Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese with a Wegmans label.
  2. If found, do not eat it. Seal the cheese in a bag and throw it away or take it to a Wegmans service desk for a refund.
  3. Wash and sanitize any surfaces, utensils, or containers that touched the cheese.
  4. Monitor yourself and household members for listeriosis symptoms for up to 70 days after possible exposure. Seek medical care if symptoms appear.

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Recalled Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese container
Source: FDA

Locatelli Cheese Recall FAQ

Which batches of Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese did Wegmans recall?
Every lot sold between November 14 and November 24, 2025, regardless of weight or lot code.
Why did Wegmans recall Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese?
The cheese may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can lead to severe illness.
What Wegmans states carried the recalled Locatelli Pecorino Romano Cheese?
Stores in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
How do I confirm I purchased the recalled Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese?
Look for a Wegmans scale label that reads “Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese” with UPC 2-77580-XXXXX-7. All lot codes are included in the recall.
What should I do if I ate the recalled Locatelli Pecorino Romano Cheese?
Monitor for listeriosis symptoms (fever, muscle aches, nausea, etc.) for up to 70 days and contact a healthcare provider if any develop.
Have any illnesses been linked to Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese at Wegmans?
No illnesses had been reported to the FDA or Wegmans as of November 26, 2025.
Who can consumers call about the Locatelli Pecorino Romano Cheese recall?
Contact Wegmans Food Markets at 1-855-934-3663 during posted business hours.

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