In a significant food safety alert, Cargill Kitchen Solutions has announced a recall of over 200,000 pounds of its liquid egg products following concerns of possible contamination with sodium hypochlorite, a cleaning solution. The recall was initiated based on a release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on Friday.

Recall Details

The recall, which took place on March 12 and 13, affects a total of 212,268 pounds of liquid egg products produced by the Michigan-based company. The specific products impacted by this recall are:

• 32-oz. carton of "egg beaters ORIGINAL LIQUID EGG SUBSTITUTE" with a USE BY date of AUG 10, 2025.

• 32-oz. carton of "egg beaters CAGE-FREE ORIGINAL LIQUID EGG SUBSTITUTE" with a USE BY date of AUG 09, 2025.

• 32-oz. carton of "egg beaters CAGE-FREE ORIGINAL FROZEN EGG SUBSTITUTE" (also labeled in Spanish as "egg beaters NO ENJAULADAS ORIGINAL SUSTITUTO DE HUEVO CONGELADO") with a USE BY date of MAR 07, 2026.

• 32-oz. carton of "Bob Evans Better’n Eggs Made with Real Egg Whites" with a USE BY date of AUG 10, 2025.

Each carton affected carries the establishment number "G1804" ink-jetted on the packaging, making it easier for consumers to identify the recalled items.

Distribution and Health Risks

These products were distributed to several states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Ohio, and Texas. However, the FSIS notes that there is a possibility the contaminated products have reached distributors nationwide, raising concerns among consumers across the country.

It is important to highlight that this recall has been classified as a Class III recall, signifying a marginal risk to health. This means that while the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences, consumers are advised to avoid consuming the affected items.

Consumer Advisory

As food safety remains a priority, consumers who have purchased these products are urged to check their pantry and dispose of any affected items. To ensure public safety, it is crucial for companies to swiftly address any contamination issues.

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