It seems food recalls are more prevalent than ever, and another one was just added to the list. If you’ve got cheese in your fridge, you might want to check the label.
Whole Foods Market has recalled two specialty cheeses due to an undeclared egg allergen, according to an FDA notice. The cheeses—which were sold in seven states, including New Jersey—contain egg lysozyme, an egg white protein that wasn’t disclosed on product labels.
Consumers with egg allergies risk severe or life-threatening allergic reactions if mistakenly consumed. No illnesses or reactions were reported as of the recall announcement.
Which Cheeses Are Recalled
Whole Foods voluntarily recalled the cheeses after staff discovered the labeling error. The two affected products are:
- Whole Foods Fromagerie Coop de Mean Cabricharme Raw Milk – Aged 60 Days, PLU code: 57953
- Whole Foods Belgian Cabricharme, PLU code: 54670
The Fromagerie Coop de Mean Cabricharme specifically was sold at stores in New Jersey, New York, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, with best by dates up to and including October 7, 2026.
Consumers are urged to toss the cheese. You can bring your receipt to Whole Foods for a full refund, or reach out to the recall customer service line at 1-844-936-8255.
Raw Milk Cheese Specifics
In addition to the recall, it’s worth noting that Cabricharme is a raw/unpasteurized milk cheese, which carries its own set of food-safety considerations. The FDA advises caution for healthy adults and recommends avoidance for pregnant and immuno-compromised individuals.
Raw milk products can carry certain bacteria, such as salmonella, E. coli, listeria, and Staph aureus. Potential side effects range from listeriosis and typhoid fever to Guillain-Barré syndrome and miscarriage.
For now, check your fridge if you’ve purchased any cheese from Whole Foods recently—especially if you, or someone in your home, has an egg allergy.
Peter Candia is the Food + Drink Editor at New Jersey Digest. A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, Peter found a passion for writing midway through school and never looked back. He is a former line cook, server and bartender at top-rated restaurants in the tri-state area. In addition to food, Peter enjoys politics, music, sports and anything New Jersey.
