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New York Times
06-04-2025
- Health
- New York Times
Two Liquid Egg Brands Recalled Over Bleach Contamination Risk
Thousands of pounds of liquid egg substitutes sold under two popular brand names have been recalled because of the potential risk of contamination with a cleaning solution, federal safety regulators said. Cargill Kitchen Solutions in Lake Odessa, Mich., recalled about 212,268 pounds of products under its Egg Beaters and Bob Evans labels because they may contain a cleaning solution with sodium hypochlorite, also known as bleach, the Agriculture Department's Food Safety and Inspection Service said on March 28. The products were shipped for distribution in Ohio and Texas and for food service use in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois and Iowa. 'There is a possibility that the products were distributed nationwide,' the agency said. Cargill Kitchen Solutions did not immediately respond to inquiries on Sunday but in a telephone recording about the recall, the company said it was voluntary. 'We have issued this recall out of an abundance of caution because some of the product may contain undeclared sodium hypochlorite,' the company said. The Food Safety and Inspection Service said it had received a tip about the products' potential contamination with bleach, sometimes labeled sodium hypochlorite. '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,' the agency said. The agency also noted that the health risks for consumers were relatively low and that there had been no reports of adverse reactions. 'Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider,' the agency said. It did warn customers not to consume the potentially contaminated products and to throw them away or return them to the store where they purchased them. The liquid egg products were produced on March 12 and 13, 2025, and carry the label G1804 on their cartons, the agency said. The recall came as consumers are looking to egg alternatives because of rising prices and shortages at supermarkets nationwide. The recall also comes as other products may have been contaminated with the bird flu amid outbreaks in poultry and cows across the United States. Although egg prices have dropped recently, the anxiety about their cost continues, and many consumers have gotten creative at finding substitutes, such as liquid egg products.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Egg Beaters, Bob Evans liquid egg products recalled for contamination
All shell is breaking loose amid the nationwide egg shortage as some of the most popular liquid egg substitutes have been pulled from shelves. More than 212,000 pounds pounds of liquid egg products — including the Egg Beaters and Bob Evans brands — have been recalled over a potential contamination of cleaning solution, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service. The agency said the products could contain sodium hypochlorite, a chemical compound commonly used in bleach. The recalled products include Egg Beaters Original Liquid Egg Substitute, Cage-Free Original Liquid Egg Substitute and Cage-Free Original Frozen Egg Substitute, as well as Bob Evans Better'n Eggs Liquid Substitute, all in 32-ounce cartons. The affected items were produced on March 12 and 13 and most had use-by dates of Aug. 9 and 10 of this year, while the frozen Egg Beaters had a use-by date of March 7, 2026. While the FSIS indicated that the products were shipped to Ohio and Texas, as well as 'for food service use in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois and Iowa,' they may have been distributed nationwide. The agency urged consumers and food service locations to throw away or return any affected products, while noting the risk of 'adverse health consequences' was minimal. 'Although there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products, anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider,' the FSIS said in a statement. First launched in 1972 as a healthy substitute for whole eggs, Egg Beaters (containing real egg whites, but no egg yolks) have grown in popularity amid skyrocketing egg prices due to a severe outbreak of avian flu. NYC bodegas selling BECs with egg substitute amid egg shortage The egg shortage has prompted some local New York City stores to sell 'loosie eggs' — eggs sold individually or in small quantities, rather than in dozen cartons. In response to the rising cost, some savvy vendors have gone viral on social media for selling 'bootleg eggs' on street corners.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
A Massive Amount of Egg Substitutes Have Been Recalled in 8 States
Eggs are so expensive these days, so many people are turning to egg substitutes as an alternative for all their breakfast and baking needs. Liquid egg substitutes have risen in popularity, but with four products now being recalled due to the potential presence of cleaning solution, customers may be second-guessing their back-up of choice. Here's everything you need to know about the Bob Evans and Egg Beater Kitchen Solutions, parent company of Egg Beaters and Bob Evans, just across eight states (and potentially more). The recall is being enacted in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), who have issued the revocation as a Class III recall, which is the lowest level for a recall. "[It] involves a situation where use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences, or the risk is negligible." This means consuming the affected products comes with a very low risk. Egg Beaters Original Liquid Egg Substitute, 32-ounces Best by Date: August 10, 2025 Establishment Number: G180450722A Egg Beaters Cage-Free Original Liquid Egg Substitute, 32-ounces Best by Date: August 9, 2025 Establishment Number: G180450712A Egg Beaters Cage-Free Original Frozen Egg Substitute, 32-ounces Also known as: Egg Beaters No Enjauladas Original Sustituto de Huevo Congelado Best by Date: March 7, 2026 Establishment Number: G180450712A Bob Evans Better'n Eggs Made with Real Egg Whites, 32-ounces The FSIS has identified eight states where the affected items were distributed or used in food service, though the number of states may be greater. The FSIS notes, "there is a possibility that the products were distributed nationwide." Arizona California Colorado Florida Illinois Iowa Ohio Texas Four egg substitutes are being recalled due to the potential presence of sodium hypochlorite, a cleaning solution. The revocation comes after the "FSIS received a tip about the potential contamination." Once alerted, the agency conducted an investigation with the help of scientists, concluding that the contents of the solution within the products should not cause negative health effects. To positively identify whether you have one or more of the affected products, check the establishment number, located at the top edge of the carton next to the 'Best-by' date. If both the number and date match one of those listed above, the FSIS recommends not to consume the product. Instead, throw it away or return it to the store where you purchased it. For additional questions about the recall, reach out to Chuck Miller at Cargill Kitchen Solutions, who can be reached at 1-844-419-1574 or media@ You Might Also Like 67 Best Gifts for Women That'll Make Her Smile The Best Pillows for Every Type of Sleeper
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Egg beaters recalled over possible cleaning solution contamination
A food supplier has recalled more than 200,000 pounds of liquid egg products out of concern that they may have been contaminated with a cleaning solution. The recalled products include a variety of the Egg Beaters brand of liquid eggs as well as the Bob Evans brand. Cargill Kitchen Solutions, a Michigan-based supplier, claims the products might contain a cleaning solution with sodium hypochlorite, according to a release from the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service last week. The recalled items include a 32-ounce carton containing Egg Beaters original liquid egg substitute with a use-by date of Aug. 10, 2025. It also includes a 32-ounce carton containing Egg Beaters cage-free original liquid egg substitute with a use-by date of Aug. 9, 2025. The recall also covers a 32-ounce carton containing Egg Beaters cage-free original frozen egg substitute, the Spanish version Egg Beaters no enjauladas original sustituto de huevo congelado, with a use-by date of March 7, 2026. It also extends to a 32-ounce (2-pound) carton containing Bob Evans Better'n Eggs made with real egg whites with a use-by date of Aug. 10, 2025. The items were shipped to distributor locations in Ohio and Texas and for foodservice use in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois and Iowa, with a possibility that they were also distributed nationwide, the release stated. The products had the establishment number 'G1804' on them. The agency discovered the issue when a tip was sent to the Food Safety and Inspection Service about potential product contamination. The agency investigated and concluded that ingesting the products should not cause adverse health consequences and the risk is negligible. As a result, a Class III recall was issued. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions from consuming the products, but anyone concerned about developing an illness should contact a healthcare provider. Additionally, the products should not be consumed and foodservice locations should not serve them. They should either be thrown away or returned. Some products could still be in consumers' refrigerators or freezers, the agency said. The Independent has emailed Cargill Kitchen Solutions for comment. Anyone concerned about the products should contact the company at 1-844-419-1574 or their healthcare provider.
USA Today
31-03-2025
- Health
- USA Today
Over 200,000 pounds of liquid egg products recalled over possible contamination
Over 200,000 pounds of liquid egg products recalled over possible contamination Show Caption Hide Caption Egg prices not dropping fast enough for consumers Farmers are dropping egg prices but the trickle down effect hasn't made its way to the consumer yet as millions of eggs are still being imported from other countries. Fox - 10 Phoenix More than 200,000 pounds of liquid egg products have been recalled over a potential contamination of cleaning solution. In an announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service on Friday, Cargill Kitchen Solutions recalled more than 212,000 pounds of liquid egg products, saying they say they could contain sodium hypochlorite, a product commonly used in bleach. The inspection service says that the recalled products were produced on March 12 and 13 and had use-by dates of Aug. 9 and 10 this year, as well as March 7, 2026. The recalled products include variations of the Egg Beaters brand, as well as the Bob Evans brand of liquid eggs. The products were shipped to Ohio and Texas, as well as 'for foodservice use in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois and Iowa.' 'Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and food service locations are urged not to serve them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase,' the agency said. What products were recalled? The following products were included as part of the recall, according to the agency: 32-ounce (2-pound) carton containing egg beaters original liquid egg substitute with a use-by date of Aug. 10, 2025. 32-ounce (2-pound) carton containing egg beaters cage-free original liquid egg substitute with a use-by date of Aug. 9, 2025. 32-ounce (2-pound) carton containing egg beaters cage-free original frozen egg substitute, or in Spanish, egg beaters no enjauladas original sustituto de huevo congelado, with a use-by date of March 7, 2026. 32-ounce (2-pound) carton containing Bob Evans Better'n Eggs made with real egg whites with a use-by date of Aug. 10, 2025. Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
