The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0823-2024·Announced 2024-02-14

Locatelli Cheese Product Recalled for Improper Temperature Storage

Locatelli Crema Di Locatelli cheese was recalled because it was not held at appropriate temperatures. Improper holding temperatures could affect food safety by supporting spoilage and pathogen growth.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall involving temperature control failure on a perishable food product. The source identifies that improper temperature could support spoilage and pathogen growth, representing a real risk of harm. No reported illnesses, so severity is below Severe, but the hazard is not merely theoretical or cosmetic.

Plain-English summary

Locatelli Crema Di Locatelli cheese product has been recalled due to temperature control failure during storage and distribution. The product was not held at appropriate temperatures, which could affect food safety.

The FDA warns that improper holding temperatures could support spoilage and potentially allow pathogen growth. Proper temperature control is critical for food safety in perishable products.

All lot codes distributed between November 26, 2023 and January 5, 2024 are included in this recall. The affected product was distributed to Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania.

Consumers who purchased this product should not consume it. Those who wish to report illness related to consumption of this product should contact their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
LOCATELLI CREMA DI LOCATELLI 4/1.1# SUPC/ITEM # 8926
Manufacturer
Greco Sidari
Hazard
  • improper-temperature
  • spoilage
  • pathogen-growth

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (3)

  • All Lot Codes Distributed between November 26
  • 2023 and January 5
  • 2024

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

  • NY
  • OH
  • PA