The issue concerns consumers with egg allergies or severe sensitivities, who may face a serious allergic reaction after eating the affected products. The recall was announced after a store team member identified the labelling problem, and no illnesses or allergic reactions had been reported at the time of the announcement.
Recalled Cheese Contained Undeclared Egg Protein
Whole Foods Market of Austin, Texas, issued the allergy alert for Fromagerie Coop de Mean Cabricharme cheese after finding that egg lysozyme was not listed on the product label. According to the FDA recall notice published on September 11, people with an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs could face a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product.
The affected cheese was sold cut and wrapped by the pound with Whole Foods Market scale labels. The recall includes Fromagerie Coop de Mean Cabricharme Raw Milk – Aged 60 Days, identified by PLU code 57953, and Belgian Cabricharme, identified by PLU code 54670.
Products with best-by dates up to and including October 7, 2026, are included in the recall. The Raw Milk – Aged 60 Days product was sold in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island, while Belgian Cabricharme was sold in California and Arizona.
Cabricharme is a soft Belgian goat cheese made from raw goat’s milk and aged for several months. The cheese has a creamy texture and mild flavour, and it was available through Whole Foods Market’s speciality cheese departments before being removed from sale.
According to the FDA, all affected products have been removed from store shelves after the mislabelling issue was identified. The agency’s announcement stated that the recall was issued because the presence of egg lysozyme was not declared on the product label.
Customers Advised to Dispose of Affected Products
Whole Foods Market has advised customers who purchased the recalled cheese not to return it to stores. Instead, consumers are being asked to dispose of the product and contact the place of purchase for a full refund if they have a valid receipt.
The company said customers with questions about the recall can contact its consumer service line. According to the recall announcement, the number available for enquiries is 1-844-936-8255, with opening hours varying between weekdays and weekends.
The recall follows another Whole Foods Market food safety action announced in August, involving prepared foods including salsa, guacamole and pico de gallo products sold in 12 states. That action was linked to jalapeño peppers associated with a wider salmonella outbreak, although no illnesses were connected to those Whole Foods products.
Food labelling remains a key measure for protecting people with allergies, as consumers depend on ingredient information to identify substances that may trigger severe reactions. In this case, the discovery by a store employee allowed the company to remove the affected cheese before any reported illnesses were linked to the products.
