Cargill Kitchen Solutions is recalling over 212,000 pounds of liquid egg products due to possible bleach contamination, impacting popular brands Egg Beaters and Bob Evans sold across multiple states.
Top Takeaways
- Over 212,000 pounds of liquid egg products from Cargill Kitchen Solutions are being recalled due to potential contamination with sodium hypochlorite (bleach).
- Affected products include specific 32-oz cartons of Egg Beaters and Bob Evans Better’n Eggs with establishment number “G1804” produced on March 12-13, 2025.
- The USDA has classified this as a Class III recall with “marginal risk,” and no illnesses have been reported.
- Products were primarily distributed to Ohio, Texas, and for food service use in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, and Iowa, with potential nationwide distribution.
- Consumers should not use these products and should either discard them or return them to their place of purchase.
Food Safety Alert Triggers Nationwide Concern
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall after receiving a tip about potential contamination in liquid egg products from Cargill Kitchen Solutions. The Michigan-based company has voluntarily recalled approximately 212,268 pounds of liquid egg products that may contain sodium hypochlorite, a chemical found in bleach and cleaning solutions. The affected products were produced on March 12-13, 2025, at the company’s Lake Odessa facility and bear the establishment number “G1804” ink-jetted on their containers.
While the products were primarily shipped to distributors in Ohio and Texas, and for food service use in several other states, including California, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, and Iowa, authorities have warned that wider distribution may have occurred. The FSIS has categorized this situation as a Class III recall, which indicates a low health risk, but consumers are still advised to take precautions.
🚨BREAKING | Liquid Egg Recall Over Contamination
Cargill Kitchen Solutions recalls 212K+ lbs of liquid eggs due to sodium hypochlorite contamination. Affected brands: Egg Beaters, Bob Evans Better’n Eggs. Stay informed and #ProtectTheWorld with Citizen pic.twitter.com/MEJJf0HZyw— Citizen (@CitizenApp) March 30, 2025
Products Affected and Consumer Guidance
Four specific 32-ounce carton products are subject to recall:
- Egg Beaters Original Liquid Egg Substitute
- Egg Beaters Cage-Free Original Liquid Egg Substitute
- Egg Beaters Cage-Free Original Frozen Egg Substitute
- Bob Evans Better’n Eggs Made with Real Egg Whites.
Each of these products can be identified by the establishment number “G1804” printed on the carton. The contamination was discovered through a tip received by food safety regulators, prompting swift action from both the USDA and Cargill Kitchen Solutions.
Company Response and Safety Measures
Cargill Kitchen Solutions has taken immediate action in coordination with regulatory authorities to address the situation. The company has established a consumer hotline to answer questions and concerns from customers who may have purchased affected products. Food safety experts are working to ensure the recall is effective and that potentially contaminated products are removed from store shelves and food service inventories as quickly as possible.
The FSIS is conducting “recall effectiveness checks” to verify that the recall is being properly communicated and that affected products are no longer available to consumers. While no illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported thus far, the agency emphasizes the importance of food safety vigilance. Consumers who believe they may have experienced symptoms after consuming these products should consult with a healthcare provider.
What Consumers Should Do
Those who have purchased the recalled egg products are advised to check their refrigerators for the specific items identified in the recall notice. Products can be identified by the establishment number “G1804” and production dates. Affected items should not be consumed and can either be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. The USDA categorized this as a Class III recall, which means the use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences.
For those with questions about the recall or seeking additional information, Cargill Kitchen Solutions has established a dedicated customer service line. Food safety authorities continue to monitor the situation and will provide updates if additional products are identified or if the scope of the recall changes. As a precautionary measure, food service locations have also been instructed not to use any potentially affected products.
Sources:
- Liquid egg food products are recalled, may have been distributed nationwide
- Cargill Kitchen Solutions Recalls Liquid Egg Products Due to an Unapproved Substance
- Egg Beaters, Other Egg Products Recalled After Potential Contamination
