Locatelli Pecorino Romano Cheese Grated (Wegmans #270010) Packaged…

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”

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.