If you have liquid eggs in your fridge or freezer, it’s time to double-check. Over 212,000 pounds of liquid egg products have been recalled due to potential contamination with sodium hypochlorite, a chemical commonly found in cleaning solutions.
Cargill Kitchen Solutions in Michigan produced the recalled products on March 12–13, 2025, and include popular brands like Egg Beaters and Bob Evans Better’n Eggs. While these items were shipped to distributors in eight states, the USDA warns they may have been distributed nationwide.
Although the USDA has issued a Class III recall—indicating a low health risk—this recall should not be taken lightly. The presence of a cleaning agent, even in trace amounts, raises serious concerns about food safety practices and long-term health effects that may not be fully understood.
Consumers are urged not to consume these products. Food service establishments should also avoid serving them. Affected items should be discarded or returned to the point of purchase.
Even though no illnesses have been reported, the USDA advises anyone experiencing symptoms or concerns to contact a healthcare provider immediately.
This incident is also a stark reminder of the risks of relying on heavily processed products like liquid eggs. While convenient, liquid egg substitutes often contain preservatives, stabilizers, and other additives—and in this case, potentially harmful contaminants. Unlike fresh eggs, which are less prone to industrial contamination, processed egg products pass through multiple handling and packaging steps, increasing exposure to risks.
If you use egg substitutes regularly, consider switching to fresh, whole eggs for greater safety, nutritional value, and peace of mind. When it comes to your health, convenience should never come at the cost of caution.
