A liquid egg recall is here to ruin your shortage-era breakfast: Egg Beaters, Bob Evans products may contain bleach

Cargill Kitchen Solutions is recalling more than 212,000 pounds of Egg Beaters and Bob Evans liquid egg products because they may contain a cleaning solution with bleach, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

This recall comes at a time when egg prices have hit record highs as the country faces decreasing supplies due to an ongoing bird flu outbreak.

Here’s what to know.

What’s included in the liquid egg recall?

The recall covers 212,268 pounds of liquid egg products, which were produced on March 12 and March 13 and distributed in eight states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Ohio, and Texas, and possibly nationwide, according to the USDA statement.

The problem was discovered when the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service received a tip about the potentially contaminated products. Upon investigation, FSIS scientists concluded that use of this product should not cause adverse health consequences and the risk is negligible, resulting in a Class III recall.

Cargill confirmed to CBS News there have been no reported illnesses or injuries associated with the products.

How can I tell if I have one of the recalled liquid egg products?

Here’s a list of the recalled items from the USDA:

• 32-oz. (2-lb.) carton of “Egg Beaters ORIGINAL LIQUID EGG SUBSTITUTE” with use by date August 10, 2025
• 32-oz. (2-lb.) carton of “Egg Beaters CAGE-FREE ORIGINAL LIQUID EGG SUBSTITUTE” with use by date August 09, 2025
• 32-oz. (2-lb.) carton of “Egg Beaters CAGE-FREE ORIGINAL FROZEN EGG SUBSTITUTE” and “Egg Beaters NO ENJAULADAS ORIGINAL SUSTITUTO DE HUEVO CONGELADO” with use by date March 07, 2026
• 32-oz. (2-lb.) carton of “Bob Evans Better’n Eggs Made with Real Egg Whites” with use by date August 10, 2025

The recalled products also have establishment number “G1804” printed on the carton.

What should I do if I bought one of the recalled liquid egg products?

Anyone who has these products in their fridge or freezer is urged to throw them away or return them.

Although FSIS does not expect consumers to experience adverse health effects, and no illnesses have been reported, anyone concerned about illness should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumers with questions can contact Cargill Kitchen Solutions at 1-844-419-1574; or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or via email at MPHotline@usda.gov.

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