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

Whole Foods Market is recalling certain Cabricharme cheese sold at 18 stores in seven states because the labels failed to declare egg lysozyme, an egg white protein that can pose a serious risk to people with egg allergies. Mark Roger Bailey/Shutterstock

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.

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