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USDA Recalls Power Plate Meals Frozen Meatloaf Over Undeclared Soy Allergen

6/24/2026, 12:00:58 AM

Recall of Power Plate Meals Frozen Meatloaf

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a Class II recall on June 18 2026 for approximately 5,795 lb of Power Plate Meals, LLC frozen meatloaf with garlic mashed potatoes. The products, packaged in 13.3-oz vacuum-sealed trays and bearing establishment number “217SEND,” were produced June 25 2025 – June 10 2026 and carry “USE BY” dates June 25 2026 – June 10 2027. Distribution was limited to distributors in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.

Background and Context

Power Plate Meals, a West Fargo, North Dakota-based meal-prep company, operates under USDA inspection as a Cooperative Interstate Shipping establishment. The recall stems from misbranding: soy, a known allergen, was omitted from the ingredient label. Undeclared allergens remain a significant food safety concern.

Data and Statistics

The recall involves roughly 5,795 lb of product. Production dates span June 25 2025 to June 10 2026, and “USE BY” dates range from June 25 2026 to June 10 2027. FSIS classified the recall as Class II, indicating a remote probability of serious health consequences. In 2025, the FDA recorded over 400 food recalls, with undeclared allergens cited as a leading cause.

Official Statements and Responses

FSIS reported that a state inspector first identified the labeling omission, prompting the recall. The agency noted that no adverse health events have been confirmed. Consumers can contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854 or email MPHotline@usda.gov for questions.

Why It Matters

Soy is a known allergen, and its omission from the label poses a food-safety risk. The recall underscores the importance of accurate ingredient labeling for nationwide distribution and demonstrates the role of state-level inspections in detecting labeling errors.

Criticism and Opposition

Food-safety advocates highlight that undeclared allergens remain a persistent problem, pointing to the recall as evidence of ongoing labeling challenges.

Verbatim Quotes

  • “The problem was discovered when a state inspector notified FSIS that the final label did not contain soy in the ingredients list.” — FSIS spokesperson
  • “There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.” — FSIS spokesperson
  • “Undeclared allergens remain a significant food safety concern.” — Food-safety community commentary
  • “In 2025, there were over 400 FDA food recalls, with undeclared allergens cited as a leading cause of recalls, according to reports from the food safety community.” — ECiKS report

What's Next

FSIS will conduct recall-effectiveness checks to confirm that the affected meatloaf has been removed from the marketplace. The agency advises consumers not to consume the product and to discard or return it. Ongoing monitoring will determine whether further corrective actions are needed.