Liquid Egg Products Hit With Recall Over Contamination Risk

Cargill Kitchen Solutions has recalled over 212,000 pounds of popular liquid egg substitutes including Egg Beaters and Bob Evans products due to potential bleach contamination, prompting a nationwide alert for consumers to throw away or return affected products.

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A new recall affects Egg Beaters and Bob Evans liquid egg products potentially contaminated with sodium hypochlorite, also known as bleach.
Over 212,000 pounds of products produced on March 12-13, 2025 are affected, identified by establishment number “G1804” on the packaging.
Products were distributed to eight states with potential nationwide reach, but no illnesses have been reported so far.
Consumers should check for specific use-by dates (August 2025 to March 2026) and either dispose of affected products or return them.

Contamination Discovery and Recall Details

The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced a recall on March 31, 2025, after receiving a tip about potential contamination in liquid egg products. The recall specifically targets items produced by Cargill Kitchen Solutions on March 12 and March 13, 2025. All affected products are marked with the establishment number “G1804” ink-jetted on their cartons, making identification straightforward for consumers concerned about potential exposure to sodium hypochlorite.

The scope of this recall is significant, covering 212,000 pounds of liquid egg substitute products that were distributed to food-service customers across eight states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Ohio, and Texas. However, the USDA notes that these products may have reached additional states.

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Products Affected and How to Identify Them

Several specific Egg Beaters and Bob Evans branded products have been identified in the recall. These include 32-ounce cartons of Egg Beaters Original Liquid Egg Substitute with a use-by date of August 10, 2025; Egg Beaters Cage-Free Original Liquid Egg Substitute with a use-by date of August 9, 2025; and Egg Beaters Cage-Free Original Frozen Egg Substitute with a use-by date of March 7, 2026. Also included are 32-ounce cartons of Bob Evans Better’n Eggs made with real egg whites with a use-by date of August 10, 2025.

The contamination concerns involve sodium hypochlorite, which is commonly found in bleach and other cleaning products. This chemical is not intended for consumption and could potentially cause adverse health effects. However, authorities have classified the health risk as minor, and no illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with these products as of the recall announcement.

Consumer Response and Company Action

In response to the recall, Cargill Kitchen Solutions has established a dedicated consumer hotline at 1-844-419-1574 to address questions and concerns from the public. Consumers with questions or who need assistance identifying whether products in their possession are affected can contact the company directly for guidance.

Food safety experts recommend that consumers thoroughly check for the affected products and take immediate action if they discover any matching the recall description. While the USDA considers the health risk likely negligible, standard protocol for any food recall involves removing the affected products from circulation to prevent potential risk to public health. Both restaurants and individual consumers should comply with this guidance as a precautionary measure.