A public health alert has been issued for a ground beef product due to possible contamination with foreign material, specifically metal.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), the affected product was produced on February 26, 2026, and may have been distributed to select retail locations.

🛒 Product Details:

• 16 oz (1 lb.) vacuum-packed ground beef
• Label: “White Oak Pastures, Grassfed Ground Beef”
• Establishment number: EST 34729
• Sell-by date: March 19, 2026

The product was shipped to a distributor and sold at Mom’s Organic Markets locations in:

• Washington, D.C.
• Massachusetts
• Maryland
• New Jersey
• Pennsylvania
• Virginia

The issue was identified after two consumer complaints. At this time, there are no confirmed reports of injury.

What You Should Do:

If you have this product in your home, especially in your freezer:

• Do not consume it
• Throw it away or return it to the place of purchase

Yum’s Note 💛

Even when products are no longer in stores, it’s always worth checking your freezer. A quick look can save you from something unexpected.

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Source: USDA FSIS Public Health Alert