The Whole Foods Market mid-Atlantic region is recalling pimiento cheese spread because it contains eggs, one of the major food allergens. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this product.
The recalled pimiento cheese was sold with a Whole Foods Market scale label reading “pimiento cheese spread” with a UPC number of 0 00000 23480 1. The container is 7 ounces and has a “use by” date of 7/29/13, noted on the label. Anyone with a severe sensitivity or allergy to eggs could have a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they eat this product. The cheese was distributed in Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, Washington D.C. and the Princeton store only in New Jersey.
If you purchased this product and are allergic to eggs, do not eat it. Return it or discard it and bring in your receipt for a refund. For questions and more information, contact the company at 512-477-5566 extension 20060 Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CT.
