Recall Alert: Products Pulled from Shelves over Contamination Concerns

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Over 212,000 pounds of liquid egg products have been recalled after potentially being contaminated with bleach, but federal inspectors say health risks are minimal.

Quick Takes

  • Cargill Kitchen Solutions has recalled Egg Beaters and Bob Evans liquid egg products due to possible contamination with sodium hypochlorite (bleach).
  • Products were made on March 12-13, 2025, and can be identified by the “G1804” establishment number printed on 32-ounce cartons.
  • The USDA has classified this as a Class III recall, indicating “marginal risk” with no reported illnesses.
  • Affected products were primarily shipped to Ohio and Texas distributors but may have been distributed nationwide.
  • Consumers should return or dispose of these products rather than consuming them.

Nationwide Recall Affects Multiple Liquid Egg Products

The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced a recall of liquid egg products manufactured by Cargill Kitchen Solutions. The Michigan-based company is recalling approximately 212,268 pounds of specific Egg Beaters and Bob Evans liquid egg products after they were potentially contaminated with sodium hypochlorite, commonly known as bleach. The contamination was discovered after FSIS received a tip about the potential issue, prompting an immediate investigation and subsequent recall notice.

The recall specifically includes four 32-ounce carton products: Egg Beaters Original Liquid Egg Substitute, Egg Beaters Cage-Free Original Liquid Egg Substitute, Egg Beaters Cage-Free Original Frozen Egg Substitute, and Bob Evans Better’n Eggs Made with Real Egg Whites. All affected products were produced on March 12-13, 2025, and can be identified by the establishment number “G1804” ink-jetted on the container. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to check the packaging dates and establishment numbers carefully.

Distribution and Health Risk Assessment

While the products were primarily shipped to distributors in Ohio and Texas, they were also sent for food service use in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, and Iowa. Federal officials have indicated there may be wider distribution beyond these states. The FSIS has rated this situation as a Class III recall, which represents the lowest level of concern among recall classifications, indicating officials believe there is minimal risk to consumer health.

Despite the large quantity of product involved in the recall, FSIS scientists have concluded that the risk of adverse health consequences from consuming these products is negligible. As of the recall announcement, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. However, the agency is conducting “recall effectiveness checks” to ensure that retailers and food service establishments are properly informed and that recalled products are removed from circulation.

Company Response and Consumer Guidance

Cargill Kitchen Solutions has taken a proactive approach to addressing the potential contamination concern. The company has established a consumer hotline to field questions about the recall and provide additional information to concerned customers. The voluntary recall was coordinated with the USDA as soon as the potential contamination was identified, demonstrating the company’s commitment to consumer safety despite the low risk assessment.

Official guidance from both the company and FSIS instructs consumers not to consume these products if they have them in their possession. Instead, customers should either throw away the products or return them to the place of purchase. Food service establishments have similarly been urged not to serve the affected products. Anyone who believes they may have experienced illness from consuming the recalled products should consult with a healthcare provider as a precautionary measure.

Sources:

  1. Liquid egg food products are recalled, may have been distributed nationwide
  2. Cargill Kitchen Solutions Recalls Liquid Egg Products Due to an Unapproved Substance
  3. Egg Beaters, Other Egg Products Recalled After Potential Contamination

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