A public health alert has been issued for ground beef sold in five states and Washington, D.C., according to a March 23 announcement from the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The product may contain metal fragments, which pose a safety risk if consumed. There have been two customer complaints about the metal, but no reported injuries so far.1

How to Identify the Ground Beef

The affected ground beef can be identified with the following:

• Product name: White Oak Pastures, Radically Traditional Farming, Grassfed Ground Beef
• Size: 16 oz (1 lb)
• Establishment number: EST 34729
• Sell-by date: 03/19/26

The product was shipped to a distributor and sold at Mom’s Organic Markets in Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

What You Should Do

Check your fridge and freezer for the affected beef. If you have it, do not eat it, and toss or return it instead.

If you have already consumed the beef and are concerned about injury, FSIS recommends contacting a healthcare provider.