White Oak Pastures Ground Beef — possible metal contamination
Possible contamination with foreign material (metal)
Not recalled, but under an advisory as of Sep 2, 2026: a regulator flagged White Oak Pastures Ground Beef by White Oak Pastures on Mar 23, 2026 for Possible contamination with foreign material (metal) without ordering it off shelves. The source gave no class; our read of the hazard is moderate risk.
This is an advisory, not a recall. A regulator flagged something worth knowing; nobody has said "pull it from shelves." Read the source and decide.
What happened
White Oak Pastures grassfed ground beef (1 lb. vacuum-packed packages, stamped 105761, Sell by 03/19/26) may contain small pieces of metal. The company found out after two customers complained. No injuries have been confirmed. A formal recall wasn't issued because the product is no longer for sale, but some may still be in people's freezers. The product was sold at Mom's Organic Markets stores in D.C., Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
What to do
If you bought this ground beef, do not eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. If you think you were injured, contact your doctor. You can also call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854 with questions.
| Product | UPC | Lot / codes | Best by | Package |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Oak Pastures, Radically Traditional Farming, Grassfed Ground Beef | — | 105761 | 03/19/26 | 16oz (1 lb.) plastic, vacuum-packed |
DC, MA, MD, NJ, PA, VA
Sold atMom's Organic Markets (US-DC, US-MA, US-MD, US-NJ, US-PA, US-VA)
- FSIS — primary source, first seen Sep 1, 2026
Brand history: White Oak Pastures · Report an error · Extraction confidence 95%
Questions
Every answer is a field on this notice.
Is White Oak Pastures Ground Beef recalled?
Not recalled, but under an advisory as of Sep 2, 2026: a regulator flagged White Oak Pastures Ground Beef by White Oak Pastures on Mar 23, 2026 for Possible contamination with foreign material (metal) without ordering it off shelves. The source gave no class; our read of the hazard is moderate risk.
What should I do?
If you bought this ground beef, do not eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. If you think you were injured, contact your doctor. You can also call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854 with questions.
Where was it sold?
Sold at Mom's Organic Markets. Distribution: DC, MA, MD, NJ, PA, VA.
Which lot codes and UPCs are affected?
1 product listed. No upcs given. Lot codes: 105761. Match the code printed on your package, not the product name.