Over 212,000 pounds of liquid egg products are being recalled due to potential contamination with a cleaning solution.
Cargill Kitchen Solutions has issued a recall for 212,268 pounds of liquid egg products, including Egg Beaters and Bob Evans brands. These might contain a cleaning solution with sodium hypochlorite, the main component in chlorine bleach, as announced by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
The FSIS started an investigation after receiving a tip about potential contamination. Following the investigation, scientists issued a Class III recall, indicating that using these products is unlikely to pose health risks.
Identifying the Recalled Products
According to the FSIS, the affected liquid egg products were produced on March 12 and 13, 2025, and carry the establishment number “G1804” on the carton in ink.
These recalled products were distributed to wholesalers in Ohio and Texas and to food service locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, and Iowa. There’s also a possibility of nationwide distribution.
Egg Beaters Liquid Egg Products
- Product affected: Egg Beaters and Bob Evans liquid egg products
- Best-by date: August 9, 2025; August 10, 2025; and March 7, 2026
- Number of products: 212,000 pounds
- Reason for recall: Cleaning solution contamination
- Distribution: Ohio and Texas and food service locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, and Iowa, with potential nationwide distribution.
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Recalled Liquid Egg Products
Egg Beaters Original Liquid Egg Substitute
Size: 32-ounce (2-pound) carton
Use by date: AUG 10 2025
Egg Beaters Cage-Free Original Liquid Egg Substitute
Size: 32-ounce (2-pound) carton
Use by date: AUG 09 2025
Egg Beaters Cage-Free Original Frozen Egg Substitute and Egg Beaters No Enjauladas Original Substituto De Huevo Congelado
Size: 32-ounce (2-pound) carton
Use by date: MAR 07 2026
Bob Evans Better’n Eggs Made with Real Egg Whites
Size: 32-ounce (2-pound) carton
Use by date: AUG 10 2025
Next Steps If You Have Recalled Products
While FSIS believes these liquid egg products are not likely to cause any health issues, it’s advised not to use them if found in your fridge or freezer. Companies should also refrain from serving them to customers.
Instead, dispose of them or return them for a refund or exchange. If you’ve already used them and are concerned, contact your doctor. For further inquiries about the recall, reach out to Cargill at 1-844-419-1574 or media@cargill.com.
