The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·H-0374-2026·Announced 2026-01-14

Locatelli pecorino romano shippers recalled after testing positive for Listeria

Ambriola is recalling 184 units of Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano 48/8oz shippers 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, sold as a 48/8oz shipper of plastic cups with lids at 48 units per case, is being recalled by Ambriola Co., Inc.

The product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

The recall covers 184 units from lots 1000570750, 1000572499 and 1000572514. 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.

Consumers who have a cup from these lots should not eat it and should follow the retailer's return instructions. Anyone who has eaten it and feels unwell should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano 48/8oz Shipper, Plastic Cup & Lid, 48 units per case
Manufacturer
Ambriola Co., Inc., The
Category
Food — Cheese
Hazard
  • listeria
  • pathogen
  • class-i
  • dairy

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 (1)

  • Lot numbers: 1000570750 1000572499 1000572514

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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