Whole Foods Market Allergy Alert: Check Cabricharme Cheese for Undeclared Egg (Egg Lysozyme)
If you (or someone you shop for) has an egg allergy, this is one of those quick checks that can make a big difference. The FDA has issued an allergy alert for Whole Foods Market involving Fromagerie Coop de Mean Cabricharme cheese that may contain egg lysozyme but does not declare egg on the label.
According to the FDA, the company removed the product from shelves and no illnesses have been reported to date (per the notice). Still, if you have the affected cheese at home, FDA’s guidance is clear: destroy it and request a full refund with a valid receipt.
Who should be extra cautious?
This alert matters most for people with egg allergy and households where someone with egg allergy might eat packaged foods. Egg ingredients can be serious for allergic individuals, and the label issue is the key point here: the FDA says egg isn’t declared even though egg lysozyme may be present.
What to check in your fridge (affected product identifiers)
The FDA notice includes specific product identification details you can use to decide whether you need to take action. Check your cheese for the FDA-described identifiers:
- Product: Fromagerie Coop de Mean Cabricharme cheese
- In-store identification: scale-label/PLU (as listed by FDA in the alert)
- Best-by date range: through 10/7/2026 (as listed by FDA in the alert)
Because this was sold using in-store labeling, the scale label/PLU and the best-by range are the practical way to confirm whether your specific package is part of the alert.
Where it was sold
FDA reports the cheese was sold at 18 Whole Foods Market stores in multiple states (as described in the official notice). If you’re not sure whether your local store was among those listed, treat this as a “check what you have at home” alert first.
What to do now if you have the cheese
Follow FDA’s consumer action steps:
- Do not taste the cheese to “test” it.
- Destroy the affected cheese (FDA indicates return is not required).
- Request a full refund with a valid receipt.
If someone already ate it
If the cheese has already been eaten, the FDA guidance is to stop further consumption and contact a clinician or allergy provider if symptoms occur. Don’t “wait and see” if someone with egg allergy is showing reaction signs—follow allergy-provider advice for your household’s plan.
Quick household habits for next time
These small steps can help prevent mix-ups with allergens and unlabeled ingredients:
- Check labels every time, even for familiar cheeses.
- If you buy from a deli or from-store cut/packaged items, save receipts when possible—refunds are often tied to proof of purchase.
- When there’s an FDA alert, do a same-day pantry/refrigerator scan for the exact product identifiers.
This is a practical reminder: when it comes to allergies, the label—and the label accuracy—matters. If you find the affected Cabricharme cheese in your home, take the straightforward next step: destroy and refund.
