The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2961-2015·Announced 2015-08-19

Bella Rosa Grated Parmesan Cheese Recalled for Undeclared Egg Lysozyme

Arthur Schuman Inc. is recalling Bella Rosa Grated Parmesan Cheese because it may contain undeclared egg lysozyme, a potential allergen.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states the agency classification is Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Arthur Schuman Inc. is recalling Bella Rosa Grated Parmesan Cheese, Net Wt. 20 oz (567 g) 1.25 LB, because the product may contain undeclared egg lysozyme. The recall involves 26,075 lbs of the product, which was distributed nationwide. The specific codes associated with the recall are BEL07202BJV2, with dates of July 14, 2015, August 8, 2015, and September 11, 2015.

The presence of undeclared egg lysozyme poses a risk to individuals with egg allergies. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified this as a Class I recall, indicating a reasonable probability that use of the product could cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC 088231410041 and the listed codes. If found, they should stop consuming the product and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Bella Rosa Parmesan Net Wt. 20 oz (567 g) 1.25 LB Arthur Schuman, Inc. Fairfield, NJ 07064 UPC 088231410041

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 (4)

  • BEL07202BJV2 July 14
  • 2015
  • August 8
  • 2015 and September 11

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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