Locatelli Pecorino Romano Cheese Grated (Wegmans #270010) Packaged…
Recalled by Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Food recall
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Class I — most serious
There is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. has recalled Locatelli Pecorino Romano Cheese Grated (Wegmans #270010) Packaged…, according to data published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was reported on December 31, 2025 and was initiated on November 22, 2025. It is classified as a Class I recall, which means there is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the FDA record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers Locatelli Pecorino Romano Cheese Grated (Wegmans #270010) Packaged…, with approximately 2773.9 lbs. affected. The company behind the recall is Wegmans Food Markets, Inc., based in Rochester, NY. The FDA describes the product as: “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”
According to the official notice, the recalled product was sold at Wegmans stores. If you shop there, check your purchases against the details below.
Why was Locatelli Pecorino Romano Cheese Grated (Wegmans #270010) Packaged… recalled?
According to the FDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.” In plain terms, this recall relates to Listeria.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can grow even at refrigerator temperatures, which makes it a particular concern in ready-to-eat foods. Health authorities warn that it can cause a serious infection called listeriosis, and that pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable. This is why products potentially contaminated with Listeria are often recalled quickly.
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought Locatelli Pecorino Romano Cheese Grated (Wegmans #270010) Packaged…, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (Sell-by: 11/29/25 to Sell-by: 12/07/025) before using it.
The general guidance for a matching product is to stop using it and follow the instructions in the official FDA recall notice, which may include a repair, replacement, refund, or safe disposal. When in doubt, contact Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. or your local health authority.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in NY. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public FDA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the FDA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Who this recall affects
This recall matters most to pregnant people, newborns, adults over 65, and people with weakened immune systems. Listeria is unusual because it can grow at refrigerator temperatures, and health authorities consider it especially serious during pregnancy.
The official notice names Wegmans among the places this product was sold, so if you shop there it's worth a look in your kitchen, pantry, or garage.
What Listeria actually means
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can grow even at refrigerator temperatures, which makes it a particular concern in ready-to-eat foods. Health authorities warn that it can cause a serious infection called listeriosis, and that pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable. This is why products potentially contaminated with Listeria are often recalled quickly.
In this case, the concern applies specifically to Locatelli Pecorino Romano Cheese Grated (Wegmans #270010) Packaged… from Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. — not to the wider category of products. Similar items from other brands aren't part of this recall.
How to check whether you have it
On packaged food, lot codes and best-by dates are usually printed in small date-coding ink on the side seam, the bottom of the package, or near the top seal — not on the front label. The UPC barcode is on the back or bottom.
Compare what you find against the identifying details in this recall: Sell-by: 11/29/25 to Sell-by: 12/07/025
What to do if you already bought it
Do not eat the product, even if it looks and smells normal — contamination is usually invisible.
Return it to the store for a refund, or throw it away in a sealed bag so pets and wildlife can't reach it.
If it touched other food or surfaces, wash those surfaces and your hands with hot soapy water. When in doubt, contact Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. or your local health department.
Full recall details
- Status
- Terminated
- Date reported
- December 31, 2025
- Recall started
- November 22, 2025
- Distributed in
- NY
What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was Locatelli Pecorino Romano Cheese Grated (Wegmans #270010) Packaged… recalled?+
According to the FDA: Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
How serious is this recall?+
Class I — most serious. There is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
What should I do if I have Locatelli Pecorino Romano Cheese Grated (Wegmans #270010) Packaged…?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) data for this recall.
Recall number: H-0333-2026. Information last synced from the FDA on September 29, 2026.