Losurdo Foods of Hackensack New Jersey is recalling Pecorino Romano cheese for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. There is no word on whether or not any illnesses have been reported in connection with the consumption of this product, but listeriosis, the illness caused by that bacteria, can take weeks to develop.
The recalled product is Losurdo Imported Grated Pecorino Romano, in 80 ounce (5 pound) containers. The UPC number is 0 75009 00232 4, and the lot number is 021914. The product is packaged within a black plastic bag, with 5 bags per carton
