Parmesan Cheese Recall: 30,200 Pounds Potentially Contaminated at BJ’s
This is the second major egg-related in recent months. (Photo: Flickr/ Artizone)
Planning a cheesy meal this weekend? You might want to reconsider if that cheese is parmesan, purchased at BJ’s Wholesale Club.
NBC New York reported that Arthur Schuman Inc., a New Jersey company, is recalling 30,200 pounds of Bella Rosa Grated Parmesan Cheese because it may contain an undeclared egg ingredient. The egg ingredient could be harmful or deadly to those with allergies or sensitivities, though no illnesses have been reported yet.
The cheese is sold exclusively at BJ’s Wholesale Club locations in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Ohio.
The sell-by dates on the potentially contaminated products are July 13, 2015, August 17, 2015 and September 10, 2015 and the code (found on the side of the jar, directly below the lid) is 088231410041.
Full refunds will be given at BJ’s locations to those who have purchased these products, and any questions can be directed to Arthur Schuman at 973-787-8840.
Last month, Wish-Bone ranch dressing recalled bottles after mislabeling blue cheese dressing, which contains eggs, as ranch dressing, which does not. Egg allergies affect 2% of children, though many outgrow it. Symptoms of the allergy can include rashes, anaphylaxis, and stomach pain.
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