Recall Details and Affected Products
The recall covers:
- Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese: Packaged in plastic tubs; UPC codes 2-77580-XXXXX-7 (where “XXXXX” varies by weight).
Distributed at Wegmans stores in CT, DE, MD, MA, NC, NJ, NY, PA, VA, and Washington, D.C., from November 14 through November 24, 2025. The recall was initiated after Wegmans was notified by its supplier of potential Listeria contamination. All lot codes have been recalled and removed from shelves. The FDA posted this as a public service announcement in November 2025 [1].
Consumers who purchased the product should return it to any Wegmans store for a full refund. For questions, call Wegmans at 1-855-934-3663 (available Wednesday, 11/26, from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Thursday, 11/27, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Friday, 11/28, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and starting Saturday, 11/29, daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.). Media inquiries to Tracy Van Auker at 585-429-3826 or tracy.vanauker@wegmans.com.
Health Risks
- Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
- Healthy individuals may experience short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
- In pregnant women, it can cause miscarriages and stillbirths.
Symptoms of a Problem
- High fever and flu-like symptoms such as fatigue or muscle aches.
- Severe headache, stiff neck, confusion, or loss of balance.
- Upset stomach, vomiting, or diarrhea.
What Consumers Should Do
- Check your refrigerator for the recalled Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese and do not consume it.
- Return the product to any Wegmans store for a full refund.
- Contact a physician if you experience symptoms after consuming the product.
- Retain receipts or packaging for proof of purchase.
Potential for a Locatelli Cheese Recall Class Action Lawsuit
Consumers who purchased the recalled Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese may join a class action lawsuit. Claims could include:
- The product was adulterated with Listeria, making it unsafe.
- Wegmans failed to ensure supplier compliance with food safety standards.
- The cheese was distributed without adequate warnings or testing.
You could get a refund plus money for worry, medical bills, or any harm. Other Listeria recalls have led to large settlements.
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References
- https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/wegmans-recalls-locatelli-grated-pecorino-romano-cheese-due-possible-health-risk
- https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/index.html