Whole Foods Market Cabricharme cheese recalled for undeclared egg allergen
Whole Foods Market is recalling Fromagerie Coop de Mean Cabricharme cheese sold in their specialty cheese departments because it contains egg lysozyme (an egg white protein) that was not listed on the label. The cheese was sold at 18 stores across Arizona, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island with best-by dates through October 7, 2026.
From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All Whole Foods Market recalls
What to do
- Check your home for this cheese — it was sold as cut and plastic-wrapped packages with Whole Foods Market scale labels (PLU 57953 or 54670).
- Do not eat it if you have an egg allergy or sensitivity.
- Destroy the product or return it to Whole Foods Market for a full refund with your receipt.
- Call Whole Foods Market at 1-844-936-8255 (Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–10 p.m., Sat–Sun 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Central) with questions.
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Details
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
In the FDA's words
— Whole Foods Market of Austin, TX is recalling Fromagerie Coop de Mean Cabricharme cheese because the product contains egg lysozyme, an egg white protein, which is not declared on the product label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
The cheese was sold in the Specialty cheese department at 18 Whole Foods Market stores in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island.
Recalled product was cut and plastic wrapped by the pound with Whole Foods Market scale labels and would be identified as follows:
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Type of Label
Product Description
PLU
States
Best By Dates
Whole Foods Market Scale Label
Formagerie Coop de Mean Cabricharme Raw Milk – Aged 60 days
57953
California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island
All dates up to And including 10/7/2026
Belgian Cabricharme
54670
California, Arizona
All affected product has been removed from store shelves. The mislabeling issue was discovered by a store team member. No illnesses have been reported to date.
Customers who purchased the product do not need to return it but are urged to destroy it. Anyone who purchased the affected product may obtain a full refund with a valid receipt from place of purchase.
Consumers with additional questions may call our company at 1-844-936-8255 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday-Friday, or 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Central Time, Saturday-Sunday.
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