Consumers in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota who have purchased Power Plate Meals frozen meatloaf with garlic mashed potatoes should stop using the product immediately. On June 18, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced a recall of approximately 5,795 pounds of the product due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen.
The recalled product contains soy, one of the nine major food allergens recognized by U.S. federal law, which is not listed anywhere on the product label. For the approximately 32 million Americans who have a food allergy, including the estimated 1.9 million with a soy allergy, consuming an unlabeled product containing soy can trigger reactions ranging from hives and gastrointestinal distress to anaphylaxis, a potentially fatal systemic reaction that can cause airway closure within minutes.
The recall has been classified by FSIS as a Class I action — its highest severity designation — indicating a "reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death." FSIS has also confirmed there are currently no reports of adverse reactions linked to the consumption of these products, but notes with urgency that the product may still be in consumers' freezers, where it may have been stored for months without any visible sign of danger.
What to Look For — and What to Do
FSIS identified the following specific products as subject to recall:
The recalled items are 13.3-ounce vacuum-sealed plastic tray packages labeled "POWER PLATE MEALS MEATLOAF WITH GARLIC MASHED POTATOES" with "USE BY" dates ranging from 6/25/26 through 6/10/27. The packages bear establishment number "217SEND" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
These products were produced between June 25, 2025, and June 10, 2026, and were shipped to distributors in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The National Provisioner reported that the problem was discovered when a state inspector notified FSIS that soy was not included in the final label's ingredients list, a failure that allowed the mislabeled product to reach consumers through distributors across the three-state region.
| Recall Detail | Information |
| Product | Power Plate Meals Meatloaf with Garlic Mashed Potatoes |
| Package size | 13.3 oz vacuum-sealed plastic tray |
| Use By dates affected | 6/25/26 through 6/10/27 |
| Undeclared allergen | Soy |
| Total quantity recalled | ~5,795 pounds |
| States affected | Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota |
| Establishment number | 217SEND (inside USDA mark of inspection) |
| Recall class | Class I (highest severity) |
| Adverse reactions reported | None confirmed as of recall date |
Consumers who have purchased the recalled product are urged to throw it away immediately or return it to the place of purchase. Do not consume it regardless of whether it appears normal. Soy does not change the smell, taste, or appearance of the product.
Why Undeclared Allergens Are the Most Dangerous Recall Category
Undeclared allergens are consistently the number one cause of food recalls in the United States. The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA), enacted in 2004 and expanded by the FASTER Act in 2023, requires that all products containing the nine major allergens — milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame — clearly list them on the label. When that legal requirement fails, consumers who rely on label reading as their primary safety tool have no warning.
For people with soy allergies, the stakes are particularly high. Soy is pervasive in the American food supply, appearing in soy sauce, tofu, edamame, and as a common binder and filler ingredient in processed meat products, including some meatloaves. People with soy allergies often manage their risk by rigidly reading ingredient labels. An unlabeled source of soy in a product purchased and stored at home eliminates that safety mechanism entirely.
The danger is compounded by the nature of frozen foods. A family may have purchased this product weeks or months ago, stored it in a freezer, and not yet consumed it. The extended USE BY date range — stretching into June 2027 — means the product could remain in freezers for over a year from production without triggering any spoilage warning. This is precisely why FSIS urged immediate action and noted its concern that "some product may be in consumers' freezers."
The West Fargo, North Dakota, facility operated by Power Plate Meals, LLC, under a Cooperative Interstate Shipping arrangement, is subject to FSIS oversight for products shipped across state lines. FSIS has not released additional information about the inspection history or production processes that led to the labeling failure.
What Allergic Consumers Should Know
Anyone with a soy allergy or sensitivity who may have consumed this product and is experiencing symptoms should contact a healthcare provider immediately. Soy allergy symptoms typically appear within minutes to a few hours of consumption and can include hives or itching, swelling of the lips, face, or throat, difficulty breathing, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and, in severe cases, a drop in blood pressure consistent with anaphylaxis.
If anaphylaxis is suspected, call 911 immediately. People who carry an epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen) due to known allergies should use it as directed while waiting for emergency services. Do not take antihistamines instead of epinephrine for anaphylaxis, antihistamines are not sufficient to reverse a severe allergic reaction.
Consumers with food safety questions can contact the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854), available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time, or reach FSIS at MPHotline@usda.gov. Adverse reactions can also be reported through FSIS's online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System, available 24 hours a day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which states are affected by the Power Plate Meals meatloaf recall?
The USDA FSIS recall confirmed that the recalled product was shipped to distributors in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Consumers in other states are unlikely to have received this product from this specific production run.
How do I identify the recalled product?
Look for 13.3-ounce vacuum-sealed plastic tray packages labeled "POWER PLATE MEALS MEATLOAF WITH GARLIC MASHED POTATOES" with USE BY dates between 6/25/26 and 6/10/27. The package must also bear the establishment number "217SEND" inside the USDA mark of inspection. If you have a product matching this description, do not consume it.
What allergen is in the recalled meatloaf?
Soy. The product contains soy, but it was not declared on the product label, which is a violation of the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act. For people with soy allergies, consuming this product without warning could cause a severe or life-threatening reaction.
What should I do if I ate this product and have a soy allergy?
Monitor for symptoms including hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, vomiting, or diarrhea. If you experience severe symptoms consistent with anaphylaxis, call 911 immediately. If you have an epinephrine auto-injector, use it as directed and still call 911. Contact your healthcare provider for follow-up evaluation.
Has anyone been hurt by this product?
FSIS stated there were no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products as of the June 18, 2026 recall date. The recall is proactive and precautionary. However, the Class I designation reflects the government's determination that the risk to allergic individuals is serious.
