Whole Foods Recalls Cabricharme Cheese In 7 States Over Undeclared Egg Allergen

(MENAFN- Grocery Coupon Guide) Whole Foods Market is recalling certain Cabricharme cheese sold at 18 stores in seven states because the product contains an egg-derived ingredient that wasn't declared on the store label. The recall is particularly important for shoppers with an egg allergy or severe sensitivity. Egg lysozyme, a protein derived from egg whites, is present in the cheese, and consuming it could cause a serious or potentially life-threatening allergic reaction in someone allergic to eggs. No allergic reactions had been reported in connection with the recalled cheese at the time of the announcement.

Check Your Cheese for These PLU Numbers

The affected Cabricharme cheese was sold from Whole Foods Market specialty cheese departments, where it was cut and plastic-wrapped by the pound and given Whole Foods Market scale labels. Shoppers should look for two affected product listings:

Fromagerie Coop de Mean Cabricharme Raw Milk – Aged 60 Days - PLU 57953

Belgian Cabricharme - PLU 54670

Affected products have best-by or use-by dates up to and including October 7, 2026.

The Raw Milk – Aged 60 Days cheese was sold at Whole Foods Market locations in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island. The Belgian Cabricharme product was sold in California and Arizona. Altogether, the recall affects 18 Whole Foods Market stores across seven states.

Why the Cheese Is Being Recalled

The problem isn't bacterial contamination or spoilage. It's an undeclared allergen. The cheese contains egg lysozyme, an egg white protein, but the Whole Foods Market scale label didn't identify egg as an ingredient or allergen.

People without an egg allergy aren't facing the same allergen risk described in the recall. For someone with an egg allergy or severe sensitivity, however, accidentally consuming an egg-derived protein can cause a serious reaction.

According to the recall announcement, a Whole Foods Market store team member discovered the labeling problem. All affected cheese has since been removed from store shelves.

What Shoppers Should Do With Recalled Cheese

The fact that the product has been removed from stores doesn't mean the recall is finished for consumers. Cabricharme purchased before the recall could still be sitting in a household refrigerator. Shoppers who recently purchased specialty cheese at Whole Foods Market in one of the affected states should check the label rather than relying on appearance alone. Look for the Cabricharme name, the 57953 or 54670 PLU, and an affected date through October 7, 2026.

Consumers with an egg allergy or sensitivity should not eat the recalled cheese. Whole Foods Market advises customers to destroy the affected product. Shoppers who have a valid receipt can contact the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions can also contact Whole Foods Market at 1-844-936-8255. The customer service line is available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Central Time and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central Time.

Why Undeclared Allergens Matter

Food recalls aren't always caused by bacteria, foreign material or other contamination. An otherwise properly produced food can still pose a serious risk when an allergen is accidentally omitted from its label. People with food allergies depend on ingredient lists and allergen declarations to determine whether a product is safe for them to eat. That's particularly relevant with a specialty product like Cabricharme because shoppers may not expect a cheese to contain an egg-derived ingredient.

For households managing an egg allergy, the safest approach is to check the label of any recently purchased Cabricharme cheese from an affected Whole Foods Market location before serving it. No illnesses or allergic reactions had been reported when the recall was announced, but consumers shouldn't assume that makes an affected product safe for someone with an egg allergy.

If you recently bought specialty cheese from Whole Foods Market, check your refrigerator for Cabricharme and compare the PLU and date with the recalled products before eating it.

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