Target Begins Removing Hampton Creek's Products From Stores

  • Target received information alleging possible health concerns
  • The allegations included claims about mislabeled products

Jars of Hampton Creek Inc. Just Mayo brand egg-less mayonnaise in Tiskilwa, Illinois, on Aug. 16, 2016.

Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg

Target Corp. said it began removing all of Hampton Creek Inc.’s products from its stores, a potential blow for the food startup.

A spokeswoman for the retailer said, in a statement: “Pending a full review, Target today started a market withdrawal of Hampton Creek products, which are being removed from Target stores and Target.com.”