Over 212,000 pounds of liquid egg products are being pulled from shelves across the U.S. following concerns of possible contamination with a cleaning solution.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Friday that Cargill Kitchen Solutions is recalling approximately 212,268 pounds of liquid egg products after it was discovered the items may contain sodium hypochlorite—the main chemical found in bleach.
The products in question were produced on March 12 and 13, with “use by” dates of August 9 and 10, 2025, and March 7, 2026.
Among the recalled products are several well-known brands, including:
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Egg Beaters Original Liquid Egg Substitute
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Egg Beaters Cage-Free Original Liquid Egg Substitute
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Egg Beaters Cage-Free Original Frozen Egg Substitute
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Bob Evans Better’n Eggs Made with Real Egg Whites Liquid Egg Substitute (32-ounce cartons)
Consumers can identify affected cartons by looking for the establishment number “G1804” ink-jetted on the packaging.
According to FSIS, these products were distributed to foodservice providers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, and Iowa—but may have reached other parts of the country.
The issue came to light after the FSIS received a tip and launched an investigation. Although scientists concluded the risk to consumers is negligible, the USDA is still urging customers not to consume the products and instead discard or return them.
This incident has been classified as a Class III recall, meaning the contaminated items are unlikely to cause adverse health effects. Still, the USDA encourages anyone concerned about potential exposure to consult a healthcare provider.
In a statement to Good Morning America, Cargill emphasized that the recall is being issued out of an abundance of caution, adding, “These products do not pose a health concern if consumed… and no illnesses or injuries associated with this product have been reported.”
Cargill has set up a consumer hotline at 1-844-419-1574 for questions and support.
For more information and updates on this recall, visit the USDA FSIS website.
