The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·H-0368-2026·Announced 2026-01-14

Locatelli pecorino romano in bulk bags recalled after testing positive for Listeria

Ambriola is recalling 964 bags of Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano in 5 and 10-pound sizes after the product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: Scored 5 because the FDA has classified this action as Class I, which the rubric maps directly to Critical.

Plain-English summary

Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano, in 5-pound and 10-pound plastic bags, is being recalled by Ambriola Co., Inc.

The product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

The recall covers 964 bags from lots 1000570725, 1000572476, 1000570724, 1000572475, 1000570726, 1000570727 and 1000572477. Distribution covered Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, New Jersey and other states. The FDA has classified the action as Class I, its most serious category.

Customers holding bags from these lots should not use the product and should follow the firm's instructions. Anyone who has eaten it and feels unwell should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano, 5 and 10-pound plastic bags (units)
Manufacturer
Ambriola Co., Inc., The
Category
Food — Cheese
Hazard
  • listeria
  • pathogen
  • class-i
  • dairy

Distribution

Distributed in 20 states:

  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • IN
  • MA
  • ME
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • TX
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI

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