# Whole Foods pulls a Belgian goat cheese over hidden egg

> An undeclared egg protein in Cabricharme cheese sent Whole Foods scrambling across seven states.
- Title: Whole Foods pulls a Belgian goat cheese over hidden egg
- Summary: An undeclared egg protein in Cabricharme cheese sent Whole Foods scrambling across seven states. If you bought Cabricharme at Whole Foods, check the PLU…
- Keywords: food safety, recall, allergies, whole foods, fda, Whole, Foods, pulls, Belgian, goat, cheese, hidden
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/whole-foods-cheese-recall-states-impacted-12436210
- Published: 2026-09-13T12:46:59+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: food safety, recall, allergies, whole foods, fda
## A cheese pulled from shelves
Whole Foods recalled Cabricharme, a soft raw-milk Belgian goat cheese, on Friday after finding it contained egg lysozyme that never appeared on the label.
## Why a label matters
The FDA warned that anyone with an egg allergy or severe sensitivity could have a serious reaction, since shoppers rely on the package to spot trigger ingredients.

> life-threatening allergic reaction
## Seven states, 18 stores
The cheese was cut, wrapped and sold by the pound at specialty counters in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island.
## Check the PLU code
Two items are covered: Fromagerie Coop de Mean Cabricharme Raw Milk Aged 60 Days, PLU 57953, and Belgian Cabricharme, PLU 54670, with best-by dates through October 7, 2026.
## A store worker caught it
A Whole Foods team member spotted the labeling problem and the company cleared the shelves. No illnesses or allergic reactions had been reported when the recall went out.
## Toss it, then get your money
Do not bother returning the cheese. Whole Foods says throw it away and bring a valid receipt for a full refund, or call 1-844-936-8255 with questions.
## Key takeaway

If you bought Cabricharme at Whole Foods, check the PLU code, throw it out, and claim a refund with your receipt.