Vegan Egg White Alternative Recalled Nationwide Over Undeclared Egg

The irony of an egg-free product containing egg is not lost on the company, which said the issue traces back to a supplier.

Rudy Blalock

Published: 7/31/2026, 5:47:23 PM EDT

Vegan Egg White Alternative Recalled Nationwide Over Undeclared Egg — Plant-based egg white product Rooted in RARE brand Aquafaba Powder recalled over undeclared egg on July 29, 2026 (FDA)

A Florida-based food company has pulled thousands of units of a plant-based baking product from shelves after discovering it may contain an ingredient its label doesn't disclose: real egg.

The company, 529 Commerce, LLC, of Parkland, Florida, announced July 29 that it is recalling 3,860 units of its Rooted in RARE brand Aquafaba Powder because the product may contain undeclared egg, according to a notice published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on July 30.

Aquafaba, a liquid derived from cooked chickpeas or other legumes, is popular among vegan bakers as an egg-white substitute. The irony of an egg-free product containing egg is not lost on the company, which said the issue traces back to a supplier.

"We regret any inconvenience this has caused and have terminated our relationship with this particular supplier," the company said in its announcement.

The recalled powder was sold in two sizes—4-ounce (113-gram) and 12-ounce (340-gram) flexible foil pouches—and distributed nationwide both through Amazon.com and directly to consumers via the company's website between June 2025 and July 2026.

Consumers can identify the affected pouches by UPC number: 199284530959 for the 4-ounce package and 199284306226 for the 12-ounce package. A "best by" date sticker on the back bottom left of each package also helps pinpoint recalled stock, with affected dates listed as Dec. 14, 2026, and Dec. 12, 2027.

What Prompted the Recall

The company said it launched the recall after a customer reported suffering an allergic reaction after eating the product. No additional illnesses tied to the powder had been reported as of the announcement.

For people with egg allergies, exposure can trigger reactions ranging from mild skin irritation to a life-threatening emergency, according to the Mayo Clinic. Hives are the most common symptom, but reactions can also include a stuffy or runny nose, stomach cramps, vomiting, and asthma-like symptoms such as wheezing or chest tightness.

In rare but severe cases, exposure can cause anaphylaxis, a reaction that can close off the airway, spike the heart rate, and cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure. The Mayo Clinic recommends immediate treatment with an epinephrine autoinjector followed by emergency medical care for anyone experiencing those symptoms.

The Mayo Clinic also notes that egg allergy reactions are unpredictable from one exposure to the next—a person who had a mild reaction in the past could face a more severe one if exposed again.

What Customers Should Do

529 Commerce is urging anyone with an egg allergy or sensitivity who purchased the powder to stop using it immediately and throw it away. Refunds are available either through Amazon.com or directly from the company for purchases made on its website.

Customers with questions can reach 529 Commerce's customer service line at 1-888-693-1013 or by email at [email protected], Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT.