Cargill Kitchen Solutions is recalling approximately 212,268 pounds of liquid eggs. These eggs could be treated with sodium hypochlorite, a chemical commonly used in household bleach. This recall includes a wide variety of products sold under the Egg Beaters and Bob Evans brands. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) has deemed this recall a Class 3 risk. This means that eating the products in question presents no more than a very small risk to health.
The tainted cosmetics sent out to all eight states, including Ohio and Texas. These might have been sent out around the country, too. Due to the potential dangers of using recalled products, consumers are encouraged to inspect their homes for such products and follow recall instructions to avoid safety hazards.
Details of the Contamination
FSIS discovered the contamination during routine inspections. Sodium hypochlorite in liquid eggs has warranted some concern. Officials want the public to understand that the risk of taking a serious health hit after using these products is very low. Sodium hypochlorite is mainly used as a bleaching and disinfecting agent, so its use in food products is especially concerning.
Cargill Kitchen Solutions has taken a proactive approach in dealing with the issue by recalling all potentially contaminated products. The recall affects only four types of liquid egg products sold under the Egg Beaters and Bob Evans labels. Consumers who own these products should stop using them immediately and discard the remaining products.
Affected Products and Distribution
The recalled liquid eggs were distributed to thousands of food service locations in at least 15 different states. They made it to retail locations across Ohio and Texas. The FSIS has indeed verified that these exact areas received shipments to them. Consumers everywhere else need to remain alert because these products could be shipped anywhere in the country.
The USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline stands ready to assist consumers with any and all questions related to food safety. Get in touch with them with questions about recalls, too! Water consumers, including individuals and local government leaders, can learn what they should do next if they have bought the recalled products. Simply dial 888-MPHotline or email MPHotline@usda.gov to get started.
Consumer Safety Measures
It is incredibly important for consumers to be educated on food recalls, avoiding products that could pose a risk to their health and safety. The FSIS reminds you to check your kitchen for any recalled food often. Avoid getting these chemicals on your skin and please dispose of any contaminated products safely!
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