Fairfield Company Recalls 30,000 Pounds Of Grated Parmesan Cheese

A New Jersey company has recalled more than 30,000 pounds of parmesan cheese because it can cause a dangerous reaction to people with egg allergies, authorities say.

Arthur Schuman Inc. of Fairfield has recalled its 1.25-pound Bella Rosa Grated Parmesan Cheese because it may contain undeclared egg allergen, the FDA said. “People who have an allergy or sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product,” the FDA said.

The product is sold exclusively through BJ’s Wholesale Clubs in the following states: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Ohio.

The recalled product has a UPC number of 088231410041, the FDA said.

“Suspect product will be identified by “Sell by Dates”: July 13, 2015, August 17, 2015, and September 10, 2015. Product is packaged in 1.25 lb. PET jars with “sell by” dates printed on the side of the jar just below the lid,” the FDA said.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

This voluntary recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing egg lysozyme was packaged without declaration on the label, the FDA said.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled cheese are urged to return it to any BJ’s Wholesale Club store for full refund. Customers with any questions can contact Arthur Schuman directly at 973-787-8840, Monday – Friday 8am - 5pm (EST).