Whole Foods Recalls Cabricharme Cheese for Undeclared Egg
Class I Recall — Most Serious
This is a Class I recall — the most serious type. Products covered by this recall may cause serious health consequences or death.
Whole Foods Market has issued a recall for its Fromagerie Coop de Mean Cabricharme cheese due to undeclared egg lysozyme, an egg white protein. This recall affects consumers with egg allergies, as they could experience a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product.
Products Affected:
- Sold in the Specialty cheese department at 18 Whole Foods Market stores in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island.
- Identified by Whole Foods Market scale labels with PLU 57953 and 54670.
- All dates up to and including October 7, 2026.
Reason for Recall:
The recall was initiated after a store team member discovered the labeling issue. The product contains egg lysozyme, which was not declared on the label, posing a risk to those with egg allergies.
Consumer Guidance:
Customers who purchased the affected cheese should not consume it. Instead, they should destroy the product. A full refund is available with a valid receipt from the place of purchase. For more information, consumers can contact Whole Foods Market at 1-844-936-8255.
Health Impact:
No illnesses have been reported to date. This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Affected Products
| Product Name | Expiration Date |
|---|---|
| Formagerie Coop de Mean Cabricharme Raw Milk – Aged 60 days | All dates up to And including 10/7/2026 |
| Belgian Cabricharme | All dates up to And including 10/7/2026 |