New Jersey Wegmans Customers Are Being Urged to Double-Check Popular Item Recalled
New Jersey Wegmans shoppers are being urged to check their refrigerators after a popular grated cheese product was pulled from store shelves.
A recent recall affects Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese sold at Wegmans locations across multiple states, including right here in New Jersey, according to the FDA.
What New Jersey Wegmans Shoppers Should Know
Wegmans Food Markets has issued a recall for its Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese that was weighed and labeled in-store, after learning it could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to fda.gov.
Listeria is a dangerous bacteria that can lead to severe illness, especially in young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.
When Was the Product Sold?
The recalled cheese was sold between November 14 and November 24, 2025, at Wegmans locations across several states including Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. CLICK HERE to check out the product recalled.
Customers should look for plastic tubs labeled Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese with a UPC starting with 2-77580, followed by a series of numbers that vary based on weight.
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Every lot code has been pulled from stores, and the recall covers all of them.
Why the Alert Was Issued
Wegmans says the issue came to light after their supplier alerted them to possible Listeria contamination.
What To Do If You Bought It
If you purchased this cheese, do not eat it, bring it back to your nearest Wegmans for a full refund. Anyone with concerns or questions can call Wegmans Food Markets at 1-855-934-3663.
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