'Egg beaters,' 'Bob Evans' liquid eggs recalled; may contain cleaning solution: USDA
(WJW) - More than 200,000 pounds of liquid egg products are being recalled nationwide because they may contain a cleaning solution with a chemical commonly used for bleaching, warns the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
The recall comes from Cargill Kitchen Solutions, based in Lake Odessa, Michigan, and applies to four products sold under the labels or logos of "Egg Beaters" and "Bob Evans." The FSIS said the products were shipped to distributor locations in Ohio and Texas and for food service use in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois and Iowa.
The liquid egg products, which were sold in 32-ounce cartons, may contain a cleaning solution with sodium hypochlorite, according to FSIS. The National Library of Medicine states sodium hypochlorite is a chlorine compound often used as a "disinfectant or a bleaching agent" and is "commonly known as bleach" when dissolved in water.
"The problem was discovered when FSIS received a tip about the potential contamination of these products. After conducting an investigation and thorough assessment of the contents of the cleaning solution, FSIS scientists concluded that use of this product should not cause adverse health consequences, or the risk is negligible, resulting in a Class III recall," states the FSIS.
A Class III recall is the FSIS's lowest-risk classification, defined as a "marginal risk."
No adverse reactions have been reported, and no adverse health effects are expected, the FSIS said. However, anyone concerned about a related illness should contact a healthcare provider, the FSIS advised.
Here's what consumers should check for:
- 32-ounce (2-pound) carton of “egg beaters Original Liquid Egg Substitute” and a use-by date of Aug. 10, 2025.
- 32-ounce (2-pound) carton of “egg beaters Cage-Free Original Liquid Egg Substitute” and a use-by date of Aug. 9, 2025.
- 32-ounce (2-pound) carton of “egg beaters Cage-Free Original Frozen Egg Substitute” and “egg beaters No Enjauladas Original Sustituto De Huevo Congelado” and a use-by date of March 7, 2026.
- 32-ounce (2-pound) carton of “Bob Evans Better’n Eggs Made with Real Egg Whites” and a use-by date of Aug. 10, 2025.
The recalled products have the establishment number “G1804” on the carton.
FSIS advises consumers that the products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Nexstar's WJW reached out to Cargill Kitchen Solutions for comment but has not yet heard back.