RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0284-2025/FDA enforcement
Impossible Foods INC·Food·Nov 15, 2024

Impossible Savory Ground Sausage Meat from Plants 14oz Chub

What you need to know

Class II
  • What happened

    Product may contain pieces of metal

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDANationwide (US)More food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameImpossible Foods INC
Recalling firmImpossible Foods INCRedwood City, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
8 16697 02108 8
Lot / date codes
  • All Use By between 7/3/25 and 1/25/26
Distribution area
Nationwide

Nationwide

United States

Quantity affected46, 413 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 25, 2024
FDA recall numberF-0284-2025

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Impossible Foods INC initiated this food recall on November 15, 2024. The FDA enforcement report states: Product may contain pieces of metal. The FDA report lists distribution as: Nationwide.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Product may contain pieces of metal

Impossible Savory Ground Sausage Meat from Plants 14oz Chub was made or distributed by Impossible Foods INC in Redwood City, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0284-2025, dated December 25, 2024.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Metal contamination

Possible health effects

Metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury. Do not inspect or taste a suspect product.

Higher-risk groups

Children, older adults and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop eating or using the product; do not try to find the fragment by tasting or chewing.
  2. 2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed metal or has severe throat, chest or abdominal pain.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Impossible Savory Ground Sausage Meat from Plants 14oz Chub recall?

Impossible Foods INC recalled Impossible Savory Ground Sausage Meat from Plants 14oz Chub in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0284-2025. Product may contain pieces of metal

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop eating or using the product; do not try to find the fragment by tasting or chewing. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed metal or has severe throat, chest or abdominal pain. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Impossible Foods INC recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0284-2025. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.