Locatelli Pecorino Romano Cheese Grated (Wegmans #270010) Packaged and sold by the pound Packaged in cylindrical clear plastic tubs with lid UPC: 2-77580-XXXXX-7, where X is the unit price of the container
Recalled by Wegmans Food Markets, INC. on Nov 22, 2025
Recall Summary
Wegmans Food Markets, INC. recalled Locatelli Pecorino Romano Cheese Grated (Wegmans #270010) Packaged and sold by the pound Packaged in cylindrical clear plastic tubs with lid in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on Nov 22, 2025.
The recall was triggered by possible Listeria contamination: "Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes." Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures and is especially dangerous for pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.
The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "NY, PA, MA, NJ, MD, VA, NC, DE, CT and DC." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Rochester, NY. The recall covers 2773.9 lbs of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Dec 31, 2025), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.
Reason for Recall
Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Product Description
Locatelli Pecorino Romano Cheese Grated (Wegmans #270010) Packaged and sold by the pound Packaged in cylindrical clear plastic tubs with lid UPC: 2-77580-XXXXX-7, where X is the unit price of the container
Distribution
NY, PA, MA, NJ, MD, VA, NC, DE, CT and DC
What Should You Do?
- 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
- 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
- 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
- 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.
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Terms Explained
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- FDA Food Recall — learn what this means in food safety
Source: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, 2026.