A federal public health alert has New Jersey shoppers rifling through their freezers after regulators warned that some 1‑pound packages of White Oak Pastures’ “Radically Traditional Farming” grassfed ground beef may contain metal fragments. Anyone who picked up packs with a March 19, Sell By date is being asked to track them down and keep them off the dinner table while officials follow up, as reported by USDA FSIS.
What Was Affected
According to USDA FSIS, the alert covers 1‑pound vacuum‑packed packages labeled “White Oak Pastures, Radically Traditional Farming, Grassfed Ground Beef” that bear the establishment number EST 34729 and a Sell By date of March 19, 2026. Those packages were shipped to Mom’s Organic Markets retail locations in Washington, D.C., Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
What FSIS Advises
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has posted product labels on its website and is urging consumers not to eat the affected beef, recommending that shoppers either discard the meat or return it to the place of purchase, according to USDA FSIS. The agency also says anyone worried about possible health effects should contact a healthcare provider.
How To Check Your Pack
To see if your ground beef is part of the alert, look for 1‑pound vacuum‑sealed packs marked “White Oak Pastures,” with establishment number EST 34729 and a Sell By date of 03/19/2026. If you find that combination in your freezer, do not eat the product and either discard it or return it to Mom’s Organic Markets, Daily Voice reported. The issue came to light after the manufacturer received two consumer complaints, and there are no confirmed reports of injuries or illnesses tied to these packages so far.
Why A Public Health Alert Matters
FSIS issues public health alerts to let consumers know a product may already be in home kitchens even when a recall is not requested, and the agency has previously said a recall may not be sought when the items are no longer believed to be available for purchase, per a USDA FSIS bulletin. These alerts are intended to cut down the risk of injuries from hazards such as foreign objects while investigators and companies sort out next steps.
What To Do If You Bought It
If you bought the product and still have it, do not eat it. Either return it to the Mom’s Organic Markets location where you purchased it or discard it safely. If you or a family member has swallowed metal or suffered an injury, seek medical attention and keep the package or label if you need to document the purchase for a refund or to file a report.
