Wegmans Recalls Cheese Due to Listeria Risk
This recall was posted 4 months ago. Check the FDA source for the latest status.
Class I Recall — Most Serious
This is a Class I recall — the most serious type. Products covered by this recall may cause serious health consequences or death.
Wegmans Food Markets has issued a recall for Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This organism can lead to serious infections, especially in young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. While healthy individuals may experience short-term symptoms like fever and nausea, Listeria can cause miscarriages in pregnant women.
Affected Products:
- Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
- Sold at Wegmans stores in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
- Packaged in plastic tubs with Wegmans’ scale labels
- UPC: 2-77580-XXXXX-7 (varies by weight)
- Sold between November 14 and November 24, 2025
Reason for Recall:
The recall was initiated after notification from the supplier about possible Listeria contamination. No illnesses have been reported so far.
What Consumers Should Do:
- Return the product to Wegmans for a full refund.
- Contact Wegmans Food Markets at 1-855-934-3663 for further information.
Wegmans is committed to ensuring the safety and quality of its products and apologizes for any inconvenience caused.
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