Thousands of pounds of liquid egg products recalled by manufacturer: 'Should be thrown away'
How much liquid egg product is being recalled?
Michael Foods Inc. is recalling approximately 4,620 pounds of liquid egg products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The product contains dairy (milk), a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label3. The recall affects 32-ounce paperboard cartons containing "FAIR MEADOW Foundations WHOLE EGGS with CITRIC ACID" with the use-by date of "16 SEP 24" and lot code 4162G.
What specific product is Michael Foods Inc. recalling?
Michael Foods Inc. is recalling 32-ounce cartons of Fair Meadow Foundations whole eggs with citric acid, with a lot code of 4162G and a use-by date of Sept3. 16, 2024. The product contains milk as an allergen, which is not declared on the label.
What allergen is present in the recalled egg products?
The recalled egg products contain milk as an undeclared allergen. The issue was discovered during a routine carton inventory evaluation, and the products were distributed to restaurant consignees in nine U.S. states. The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service advises restaurants and institutions not to serve these products and to either throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.