Cargill Kitchen Solutions, based in Lake Odessa, Michigan, has issued a voluntary recall of approximately 212,000 pounds of liquid egg product due to potential contamination with a cleaning solution, sodium hypochlorite.
Background
In an announcement, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said that the organization received a “tip” about potential contamination in the recalled products.
Distribution
The affected items were sent to distributors in Ohio and Texas and were then distributed to foodservice locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, and Iowa. FSIS said that there could have been further distribution to additional states.
Product Details
| Product | Size | Use By Date | Establishment Number |
| Egg Beaters Original Liquid Egg Substitute | 32 oz (2 lbs) | August 10, 2025 | G1804 |
| Egg Beaters Cage Free Original Liquid Egg Substitute | August 9, 2025 | ||
| Egg Beaters Cage Free Original Frozen Egg Substitute | March 7, 2026 | ||
| Egg Beaters No Enjauladas Original Sustituto de Huevo Congelado | |||
| Bob Evans Better’n Eggs Made with Real Egg Whites | August 10, 2025 |
Consumer Action
Consumers and commercial food service operators should search their refrigerators and freezers for the recalled products.
As with all food recalls, consumers and commercial food service operators are strongly advised to discontinue use of the affected product even if it looks or smells safe to eat.
Anyone in possession of the recalled product should not sell, serve, donate, or distribute them.
The recalled items should be disposed of or returned to the point of purchase.
Consumers with additional questions or concerns can contact Chuck Miller of Cargill Kitchen Solutions by phone at 844-419-1574 or by email at [email protected].
Consumers with food safety questions can call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854 or send an email to [email protected].
Health Risks
There have been no reports of illness or adverse reactions in connection with consumption of the recalled products. Anyone experiencing a negative reaction or side effects should contact their medical provider.
FSIS said that after receiving information about the potential contamination that their scientists assessed the contents of the cleaning solution. The conclusion is that the product should not cause any adverse health events or, if so, that the chance is small.
Commenting on this article, the nation’s leading food poisoning lawyer said, “Liquid egg substitute may be in higher demand due to the current shortage of eggs in the United States. Any consumer, or business, that has the recalled product should discontinue use immediately to reduce the chance of human consumption.
