CLASS I Food recall · Reported 19 Aug 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Bella Rosa Parmesan recalled by Arthur Schuman
Arthur Schuman is recalling Bella Rosa Parmesan, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 2 Jul 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-2961-2015
- FDA event ID
- 71637
- Recalling firm
- Arthur Schuman, Fairfield, NJ
- Brand
- Bella Rosa
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 2 Jul 2015
- FDA classified
- 13 Aug 2015
- Reported
- 19 Aug 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Undeclared Egg
- Product category
- Cheese
Timeline
| 2 Jul 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 13 Aug 2015 | Classified by FDA | +42 days |
| 19 Aug 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Bella Rosa Grated Parmesan Cheese may contain undeclared egg lysozyme.
Product as listed by the FDA
Bella Rosa Parmesan Net Wt. 20 oz (567 g) 1.25 LB Arthur Schuman, Inc. Fairfield, NJ 07064 UPC 088231410041
Where it was distributed
Nationwide
Questions about this recall
Is Bella Rosa Parmesan recalled?
Yes. Arthur Schuman recalled Bella Rosa Parmesan on 2 Jul 2015. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-2961-2015.
Why was it recalled?
Bella Rosa Grated Parmesan Cheese may contain undeclared egg lysozyme.
Which lots are affected?
BEL07202BJV2 July 14, 2015, August 8, 2015 and September 11, 2015
Where was it sold?
Nationwide
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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