Whole Foods Market Recalls Sliced Cheese for Undeclared Egg Allergen
Whole Foods Market is recalling specific sliced cheeses due to undeclared lysozyme from egg whites, posing a risk to individuals with egg allergies.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (egg), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries have been reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Whole Foods Market is recalling approximately 2,066.9 pounds of specific sliced cheeses due to the presence of undeclared lysozyme, which is derived from egg whites. The affected products include El Trigal 12 Month Old Manchego, El Trigal 6 Month Old Manchego, and Mitica Cordobes. These cheeses were sold nationwide throughout the United States and are identified by PLU codes 29329500000, 29329900000, and 29335700000. The products are described as individual sliced cheese wrapped in plastic wrap with a scale label on top.
The recall was initiated because the products contain an undeclared major allergen. Lysozyme is a protein found in egg whites, and its presence was not disclosed on the product labeling. This mislabeling creates a significant health risk for consumers with egg allergies, who may experience allergic reactions if they consume the product.
Consumers who have purchased these specific cheeses should check their PLU codes and sell-by dates, which extend until September 11, 2020. Individuals with egg allergies should avoid consuming the product. Those who have questions about the recall or need assistance should contact Whole Foods Market directly.
The recalled product
- Product
- Whole Foods Market El Trigal 12 Month Old Manchego PLU 29329500000; Whole Foods Market El Trigal 6 Month Old Manchego PLU 29329900000; Whole Foods Market Mitica Cordobes PLU 29335700000; Individual sliced cheese wrapped in plastic wrap with scale label on top.
- Manufacturer
- Whole Foods Market
- Category
- Food — Cheese
- Hazard
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (2)
- Sell by dates: until September 11
- 2020
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 9 recalled by Whole Foods Market under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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