Whole Foods Cheese Recall: Check This Before an Egg Allergy Reaction
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Whole Foods Market announced on September 11, 2026 that it’s recalling Fromagerie Coop de Mean Cabricharme cheese, a raw milk cheese aged 60 days, sometimes labeled Belgian Cabricharme.
The reason: the cheese contains egg lysozyme, an egg white protein used in some cheesemaking, that was never declared on the product label.
This isn’t a bacteria or contamination recall. The cheese itself is fine to eat for the vast majority of shoppers. The issue is specifically for anyone with an egg allergy, who has no way of knowing from the label that egg protein is inside.
Why This Recall Matters
Undeclared allergens are one of the most common reasons the FDA issues a recall, and egg is one of the most common food allergies in the U.S., especially in children.
For someone with a true egg allergy, eating this cheese without knowing it contains egg protein could trigger anything from hives to a severe, potentially life-threatening reaction. That’s the real stakes here — not everyone is at risk, but the people who are need to know immediately.
Where the Recalled Cheese Was Sold
The cheese was sold at 18 Whole Foods Market locations across:
- Arizona
- California
- Connecticut
- Massachusetts
- New Jersey
- New York
- Rhode Island
Two PLU codes are involved:
- PLU 57953 — California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island (best-by dates through 10/7/2026)
- PLU 54670 — California, Arizona
What To Do If You Have It
If you don’t have an egg allergy in your household, you don’t need to do anything.
If you or anyone in your home has an egg allergy:
- Check the PLU code on the cheese label against 57953 or 54670.
- Destroy the product — you do not need to return it to the store.
- Bring your receipt to any Whole Foods Market for a full refund.
Whole Foods’ consumer hotline is 1-844-936-8255 (Monday–Friday 7am–10pm CT, Saturday–Sunday 8am–6pm CT) if you have questions.
Where To Verify This Recall
You can read Whole Foods Market’s official recall notice directly on the FDA’s website to confirm the PLU codes and store locations before you act.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my cheese is affected?
Check the PLU code on the label. If it’s 57953 or 54670 and you bought it from one of the listed states, it’s included in this recall.
Is this cheese safe to eat if I don’t have an egg allergy?
Yes. This is strictly an undeclared-allergen issue, not a contamination or spoilage problem. It’s only a concern for people with an egg allergy.
Do I need to return the cheese?
No. Whole Foods says you can simply destroy the product and still get a full refund with your receipt.
Have any illnesses been reported?
No illnesses connected to this recall have been reported as of the announcement.
The Bottom Line
This one only matters if someone in your household has an egg allergy. If that’s you, check the PLU code, toss the cheese, and get your refund. If not, there’s nothing to worry about here.
For more on allergen and food-safety recalls, see our coverage of the Taylor Farms salsa and guacamole Salmonella recall, which also affected several Whole Foods locations, and the Lacnola Lactation Granola recall.
