Courtesy: FDA
Power Plate Meals frozen meatloaf recall announced June 18
The Power Plate Meals frozen meatloaf recall was announced on June 18, 2026. The company recalled approximately 5,795 pounds of its frozen meatloaf with garlic mashed potatoes products. Moreover, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service confirmed the action. Furthermore, the recall covers products that contain soy without declaring it on the label, which violates federal allergen labeling requirements. Consequently, anyone with a soy allergy or sensitivity who purchased this product faces a potential health risk.
The recalled items are 13.3-ounce vacuum-sealed plastic tray packages of frozen meatloaf with garlic mashed potatoes. Moreover, these products were produced between June 25, 2025, and June 10, 2026. Additionally, the packages carry use-by dates ranging from June 25, 2026, through June 10, 2027. Consequently, some of these products could still be sitting in consumers’ freezers with a current or future use-by date.
How the recall was discovered and what to look for
A state inspector discovered the labeling problem and notified FSIS. The inspector confirmed that the final product label did not include soy in the ingredients list. Moreover, that omission triggered the recall process since soy is one of the nine major food allergens required to appear on product labels under federal law. Furthermore, the establishment number to look for on recalled packages is 217SEND, which appears inside the USDA mark of inspection on the product packaging. Consequently, consumers can use that number to confirm whether a package in their freezer falls within the scope of the recall.
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions from consuming these products have emerged at this time. Moreover, FSIS is concerned that affected products may already be in consumer freezers given the production window spanning nearly a full year. Additionally, the products were shipped to distributors in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota before the labeling problem was identified. Consequently, consumers in all three states should check their freezers for the recalled items.
What consumers should do if they have the recalled product
Consumers who purchased Power Plate Meals frozen meatloaf with garlic mashed potatoes products should not consume them. The USDA and FSIS urge consumers to throw the products away or return them to the place of purchase. Moreover, anyone concerned about a potential reaction after consuming this product should contact their healthcare provider right away. Furthermore, soy allergies can cause serious reactions in sensitive individuals, making prompt action important for anyone who may have eaten the affected product.
Identifying the recalled product requires checking two things. First, look for a 13.3-ounce vacuum-sealed plastic tray package containing frozen meatloaf with garlic mashed potatoes. Moreover, confirm the establishment number 217SEND appears inside the USDA mark of inspection on the label. Additionally, the use-by date should fall between June 25, 2026, and June 10, 2027. Consequently, any package matching those criteria should be treated as part of the recall regardless of when it was purchased.
How to contact Power Plate Meals for questions
Power Plate Meals, LLC, is headquartered in West Fargo, North Dakota. The company has provided a direct customer service email address for consumers with questions about the recall. Consumers can reach Power Plate Meals customer service at hungry2help@powerplatemeals.com. Moreover, that email address serves as the primary contact point for questions about the affected products. Additionally, consumers who purchased products from a retailer or distributor can also contact the store directly about the return and refund process.
The USDA’s recall process requires companies to notify distributors and retailers quickly once a problem is identified. Moreover, those channels help ensure recalled products are removed from store shelves and distribution centers. Furthermore, the FSIS notification also triggers public communication to reach consumers who may already have purchased the products. Consequently, consumers who regularly shop for frozen meals in the three affected states should take a moment to check their freezers even if they do not recall seeing this specific product recently.
Soy is one of the most common food allergens in the United States. People managing soy allergies rely entirely on accurate ingredient labeling to make safe food choices. Moreover, misbranding that omits soy from a label removes the only tool those consumers have to protect themselves from exposure. Additionally, the USDA and FSIS enforce allergen labeling laws precisely because the consequences of an undeclared allergen exposure can range from mild discomfort to a serious medical emergency. Consequently, the Power Plate Meals frozen meatloaf recall serves as an important reminder to check both labels and recall databases when buying prepared and frozen foods.
Source: DRG News / DRG Media Group
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