Whole Foods recalls cheese sold in these 7 states. See affected items

Whole Foods is recalling cheeses sold in a handful of states over a potentially deadly labeling error.

According to a Sept. 11 notice from the Food and Drug Administration, the recalled cheeses contain egg lysozyme, an egg white protein, that was not disclosed on the products' labels. This could pose a risk to people with allergies or a severe sensitivity to eggs, including potentially life-threatening allergic reactions.

No illnesses have been reported in relation to the recall, which the grocery store chain initiated after its staff discovered the error. While the cheese has been removed from shelves, its best-by dates extend into October, meaning it could still be in customers' kitchens.

The cheeses were sold at speciality cheese counters at Whole Foods locations in several states. The cheese is cut and wrapped in plastic with scale label stickers.

The cheese was sold at 18 known Whole Foods locations in the following states:

Consumers should not eat the cheese and should dispose of it, per the FDA. No return is necessary. Instead, customers can receive a full refund with a valid receipt from the place of purchase.

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