Key Takeaways
- Power Plate Meals is recalling its frozen “Meatloaf with Garlic Mashed Potatoes” because soy—a major food allergen—was not listed on the label.
- The recall affects approximately 5,795 lb of product produced between June 25 2025 and June 10 2026, with use‑by dates ranging from 6/25/26 to 6/10/27.
- The affected packages are 13.3‑ounce vacuum‑sealed trays bearing establishment number 217SEND inside the USDA inspection mark and were distributed to distributors in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
- No adverse reactions have been reported to date, but anyone with a soy allergy could experience a serious reaction if they consume the product.
- Consumers should check their freezers, refrain from eating the meatloaf if soy‑allergic, and either dispose of it securely (double‑bagged) or return it to the point of purchase for a full refund.
Power Plate Meals, based in West Fargo, North Dakota, initiated a voluntary recall of its frozen meatloaf product after a state inspector notified the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) that the final label failed to declare soy, one of the nine major food allergens required by federal labeling regulations. The omission poses a potential health risk to individuals who are allergic to soy, as even trace amounts can trigger reactions ranging from mild hives to severe anaphylaxis. Although the company has not received any confirmed reports of illness or allergic reactions linked to the recalled meatloaf, the recall is being conducted as a precautionary measure to protect consumers.
The recalled item is the “POWER PLATE MEALS MEATLOAF WITH GARLIC MASHED POTATOES,” packaged in 13.3‑ounce vacuum‑sealed plastic trays. Each tray bears the establishment number 217SEND stamped inside the USDA mark of inspection, a detail that helps regulators and retailers trace the product back to its source. The product was manufactured over a roughly year‑long window, from June 25 2025 through June 10 2026. Accordingly, the use‑by dates on the affected trays span from June 25 2026 to June 10 2027, meaning that some packages may still be in consumers’ freezers well into 2027. In total, about 5,795 pounds of the meatloaf are implicated in the recall.
Distribution of the recalled meatloaf was limited to a regional network of wholesalers and distributors serving the states of Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Because the product was shipped frozen, it likely entered retail freezers, institutional food service operations, or direct‑to‑consumer channels within those states. The FSIS recall notice urges anyone who purchased the product to examine their freezer storage for the specific label details—particularly the use‑by date range and the establishment number—to determine if they possess an affected unit.
For consumers who identify a recalled tray, the guidance is clear: if you have a soy allergy, do not eat the meatloaf. Even if you are not allergic, the product should not be consumed due to the undeclared allergen, which violates labeling law and could pose a risk to others in the household. The recommended disposal method is to double‑bag or wrap the tray tightly, place it in a secure trash can with a lid, and ensure that the packaging is not visible to prevent accidental retrieval. Alternatively, consumers may return the product to the retailer where it was purchased for a full refund; most stores are honoring the recall and will provide reimbursement without requiring a receipt.
Power Plate Meals has stated that it is working closely with FSIS to investigate how the soy ingredient was omitted from the label and to implement corrective actions to prevent similar labeling errors in the future. The company emphasizes its commitment to food safety and transparency, urging customers with questions or concerns to contact its consumer affairs line or visit the FSIS website for the most up‑to‑date recall information. As of the notice date, no illnesses have been linked to this product, but the recall serves as an important reminder of the necessity for accurate allergen labeling and vigilant consumer checking of packaged foods.