Frozen single‑serve meatloaf dinners that were supposed to make life easier for busy eaters in the Upper Midwest are now headed for the trash. On June 20, 2026, federal food‑safety officials announced a recall of Power Plate Meals' frozen meatloaf after finding misbranding and an undeclared allergen.
The move affects roughly 5,795 pounds of 13.3‑ounce vacuum‑sealed trays of Power Plate Meals' "Meatloaf With Garlic Mashed Potatoes." The meals were produced between June 25, 2025 and June 10, 2026 and shipped to distributors in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. Packages carry "Use By" dates ranging from June 25, 2026 through June 10, 2027.
Recall details
According to FOX 2 Detroit, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued the recall for 13.3‑ounce trays labeled "POWER PLATE MEALS MEATLOAF WITH GARLIC MASHED POTATOES." FSIS told the outlet that about 5,795 pounds of product are involved and that affected packages are marked with establishment number "217SEND" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The agency notes the meatloaf meals were produced from June 25, 2025 through June 10, 2026 and show "Use By" dates from June 25, 2026 through June 10, 2027, matching the timeline for the products now being pulled from freezers.
Where the meals were sold
Power Plate Meals operates multiple retail locations across the Midwest and lists its wholesale partners and store information on its website, per the company site. Power Plate Meals also supplies frozen entrees to grocery outlets.
For example, the frozen‑dinner category on Lunds & Byerlys shows Power Plate items available in Minnesota stores. That regional retail footprint helps explain how the recalled meatloaf trays ended up with distributors and grocery partners across Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.
What to do if you bought the meal
FSIS urges anyone who purchased the recalled meatloaf not to eat it and instead to throw it away or return it to the place of purchase, as reported by FOX 2 Detroit. If you have questions about the recall or food safety in general, you can call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1‑888‑MPHotline (1‑888‑674‑6854), email [email protected], or file a report through the FSIS Electronic Consumer Complaint Form.
The online complaint portal, available via FSIS’s eCCF, offers additional contact details and a way for consumers to report problems with meat and poultry products.
Why labeling errors matter
Undeclared allergens are one of the leading triggers for food recalls. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration notes that even a tiny amount of a hidden allergen can set off severe or life‑threatening reactions in sensitive individuals.
Federal rules require manufacturers to clearly label major food allergens and to maintain controls that prevent cross‑contact and mislabeling. That is why FSIS and FDA guidance typically results in quick recalls when misbranding issues surface. Consumers with serious food allergies are urged to treat any recalled product as a potential hazard and to use FSIS reporting channels if they experience a reaction or find recalled items still sitting in their homes.
