Recall of Specific Liquid Egg Products Due to Contamination
In a significant food safety alert, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the recall of several liquid egg products under the brands Egg Beaters and Bob Evans. The recall is linked to potential contamination with sodium hypochlorite, more commonly known as bleach.
Details of the Recall
Cargill Kitchen Solutions, based in Lake Odessa, Michigan, initiated the recall covering a total of 212,268 pounds of these products. The affected items were produced on March 12 and 13, raising concern after a tip to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service highlighted the potential risk.
Health and Safety Concerns
While the USDA stated that the likelihood of adverse health effects from the consumption of these products is low, they have cautioned consumers against using them. The USDA has urged both consumers and restaurants to refrain from consuming the recalled items, which should either be discarded or returned to the point of purchase.
Affected Products
The following products are included in the recall:
- Egg Beaters Original Liquid Egg Substitute, 32-oz. (2-lb.) carton, with a use-by date of AUG 10, 2025.
- Egg Beaters Cage-free Original Liquid Egg Substitute, 32-oz. (2-lb.) carton, with a use-by date of AUG 09, 2025.
- Egg Beaters Cage-free Original Frozen Egg Substitute, 32-oz. (2-lb.) carton, with a use-by date of MAR 07, 2026.
- Bob Evans Better’n Eggs Made with Real Egg Whites, 32-oz. (2-lb.) carton, with a use-by date of AUG 10, 2025.
Each affected product will display the establishment number “G1804” on the carton for identification purposes.
Distribution and Consumer Guidance
These products were primarily distributed to food service customers across several states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Ohio, and Texas. The USDA warns that there is a possibility that the affected items may have reached consumers nationwide.
Consumers looking for further assistance or who have questions about the recall can reach out to Cargill through their consumer hotline at 1-844-419-1574.
Conclusion
As food safety remains a top priority, consumers are encouraged to remain vigilant and check their supplies for the recalled items. The USDA continues to monitor the situation closely to ensure public health safety.