The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1274-2019·Announced 2019-04-17

Impossible Foods Bulk Plant-Based Ground Beef Recalled for Plastic Contamination

Impossible Foods is recalling 5 lb. bulk plant-based ground beef packs due to a piece of plastic found in the product.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard is a physical foreign object (plastic) without reported injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall involving low-risk contamination or minor defects.

Plain-English summary

Impossible Foods is recalling 1,649 cases of its Bulk, 5 lb. vacuum-sealed plant-based ground beef product. The recall was initiated because a piece of plastic was found in the bulk product.

The affected product is identified by the UPC (01) 00816697020036 and Item # 60-00010. The specific lot code is OAK-19-050-001, and the product has a 'Best is Used by' date of June 19, 2019. The product was distributed in California, Maryland, Nevada, Washington, Idaho, Utah, and Montana.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their freezers for the specific lot code and UPC. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact Impossible Foods for a refund or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Impossible Foods Bulk, 5 lb. vacuum sealed plastic-pack. Keep Frozen; This is a plant product that is looks like and is used like ground beef. UPC: (01) 00816697020036; Item # 60-00010
Manufacturer
Impossible Foods

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (3)

  • OAK-19-050-001
  • Best is Used by June 19
  • 2019

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states: