From Straight Arrow · · 1m 30s
Lab-grown eggs spark confusion
Social media claims lab-grown eggs replaced grocery store eggs, but products are protein powders in Walmart and Target.
In brief
Social media claims lab-grown eggs replaced grocery store eggs, but products are protein powders in Walmart and Target. Fermentation-derived egg proteins are in some retail products but not replacing conventional eggs in grocery stores. Originally reported by Straight Arrow.
Social media outrage
People accuse the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of allowing lab-grown eggs into grocery stores.
“This should be against the law! That’s why I only buy eggs from chicken farmers”
What's actually happening
Food technology company The EVERY Company sells animal-free egg proteins through precision fermentation.
Products in stores
OvoPro and OvoBoost proteins are used in Walmart and Target products like coffee mixes and baked goods.
How it works
Genetically engineered yeast produce egg proteins similar to beer brewing but without chickens.
FDA approval
FDA issued a 'no questions' letter for EVERY's egg protein but not formal product approval.
Allergy risks
Products carry egg allergy risks despite being produced without chickens.
Market growth
EVERY raised $175 million in 2021 and $55 million in 2025 to expand production and retail presence.
Supply chain benefits
Fermentation proteins reduce reliance on chicken farms during avian flu outbreaks.
Other companies
Onego Bio developed Bioalbumen and received FDA 'no questions' letter in September 2025.
Product transparency
EVERY has not disclosed which Walmart and Target products contain its proteins.
What's next
EVERY plans to quadruple production capacity through pharmaceutical partnership.
The truth
Conventional grocery store eggs have not been replaced with lab-grown imitations.
The essence
Fermentation-derived egg proteins are in some retail products but not replacing conventional eggs in grocery stores.
