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

Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese Products Recalled Due to Listeria Monocytogenes

Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano 8-ounce cups are being recalled by Ambriola Co., Inc. due to positive testing for Listeria Monocytogenes. The recall affects 184 units distributed across 20 states.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I recalls require a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric. Listeria Monocytogenes is a high-risk foodborne pathogen that can cause serious infection.

Plain-English summary

Ambriola Co., Inc., The is recalling Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano cheese sold in 8-ounce plastic cups with lids. The recalled product was distributed across 20 states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. The recall affects 184 units sold in 48-unit cases.

The product tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes, a foodborne pathogen that can cause serious infection. This is a Class I recall issued by the FDA.

The affected lot numbers are 1000570750, 1000572499, and 1000572514. Consumers should not consume this product. If you have purchased it, dispose of it or return it to your retailer.

The recalled product

Product
Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano 48/8oz Shipper, Plastic Cup & Lid, 48 units per case
Manufacturer
Ambriola Co., Inc., The
Hazard
  • listeria

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