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Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Recall #H-0333-2026 · Initiated 2025-11-22
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Wegmans is recalling grated Pecorino Romano cheese sold by the pound because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The affected cheese was sold in cylindrical plastic tubs in nine northeastern states and DC.
Who is at risk
Everyone should be concerned, but pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems face the highest risk of serious illness.
What to do
Check your home for this product using the UPC code 2-77580-XXXXX-7 and discard it or return it to Wegmans. If you consumed this cheese and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or nausea, contact your doctor and mention the potential Listeria exposure.
Product
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
Reason for recall
Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Quantity affected
2773.9 lbs.
Distribution
NY, PA, MA, NJ, MD, VA, NC, DE, CT and DC
Lot / code info
Sell-by: 11/29/25 to Sell-by: 12/07/025
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Terminated
2026-02-11
Recalling firm
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
1500 Brooks Ave
Rochester, NY 14624-3512
United States
Recall classification
Most serious. Reasonable probability that the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
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