Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a warning about certain ground beef products possibly contaminated with metal pieces. This alert concerns "White Oak Pastures, Radically Traditional Farming, Grassfed Ground Beef" sold in specific states. Consumers are advised not to eat the product and to dispose of it or return it.
Key Facts
- The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) made the alert on March 23, 2026.
- The ground beef is in 16-ounce packages with the establishment number “EST 34729.”
- The affected product was made on February 26, 2026, with a sell-by date of March 19, 2026.
- The beef was sold in Washington, D.C., Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
- The contamination was found after two complaints about metal fragments in the beef.
- FSIS says there are no confirmed injuries or illnesses.
- Because the product is no longer in stores, there was no formal recall.
- Consumers should not eat the beef and can contact Justin Wiley from White Oak Pastures for further questions.
