That's equal to at least 2.7 million patties that went out to a specific category of customers—and consumers following certain diets may be affected.
More Than 74,000 Cases of Burgers Recalled in 5 States
Published on Mar. 21, 2025
With Thursday’s welcomed arrival of spring, you’re likely soon to catch a whiff of a neighbor’s grill—and a contagious effect that aroma often has. If that puts you in the mood for a burger but you intend to heed red meat health warnings a little more vigilantly this season, consumers of a specific type of burger patty may want to take note of a recall just announced by the FDA.
Dated Thursday, March 20, but delivered via email Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced what’s apparently an ongoing recall for three types of plant-based burgers: Chef’s Line US Foods Black Bean Burgers, 3-Grain Burgers, and 3-Grain Sliders.
Chef’s Line is a brand owned by US Foods, which is one of the biggest restaurant distribution companies in the nation, “partnering with approximately 250,000 restaurants and foodservice operators,” their site says. This means the burgers likely were not sent to grocery stores for consumer purchase.
However, this recall follows a trending theme: The recall reason—“Foreign material found in product”—has recently triggered several recalls for cheese, crackers, and beef. The US Foods recall specifies that a “bolt” was identified in the product but it is not further disclosed how this matter was discovered.
A total of 74,514 cases are being recalled with the following details:
Chef’s Line US Foods, Black Bean Burger, 4.25 ounces (oz)
- Product in a plastic bag in a cardboard box, keep frozen
- Code information: 0654, 0784, 0924, 0994, 1234, 1304, 1504, 1564, 1794, 1804, 1984, 2054, 2074, 2124, 2134, 2144, 2204, 2214, 2924, 3034, 3264, 3384, 3524, 0085, 0145, 0375, 0385
- Approximately 1,280,880 total pieces recalled (35,580 cases with approximately 36 pieces per case)
Chef’s Line US Foods, 3 Grain Burger, 4.25 ounces (oz)
- Product in a plastic bag in a cardboard box, keep frozen
- Code information: 0734, 0794, 1074, 1144, 1214, 1284, 1294, 1351, 1414, 1494, 1524, 1844, 1934,1974, 2064, 2184, 2194, 2234, 2604, 2814, 2824, 2894, 3184, 3244, 3254, 3341, 3534, 3554, 3594, 0155, 0425
- Approximately 1,109,772 total pieces recalled (30,827 cases with approximately 36 pieces per case)
Chef’s Line US Foods, 3 Grain Slider, 1.8 ounces (oz)
- Product in a plastic bag in a cardboard box, keep frozen
- 54 pieces per case. Keep Frozen,
- Code information: 1154, 1494, 2064, 2154, 2604, 2824, 3184, 3314, 3534, 0425
- Approximately 437,779 total pieces recalled (8,107 cases with approximately 54 pieces per case)
The recalled burgers were distributed in the following states: Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.
The report suggests the recall was first initiated on February 12, but it has now received a Class II label from the FDA, meaning the affected products “may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects.”
The listed recalling firm, The Fillo Factory Inc. in Northvale, NJ, “has over 70 years of experience in the food industry,” per its website.
The Good Food Institute, a nonprofit focused on “alternative protein innovation,” reported in 2024 that more than half of Americans had tried a plant-based meat product—and 24% say they eat plant-based meat at least once a month. Especially as local produce becomes more readily available with warm weather approaching, the Cleveland Clinic is just one source that says being mindful of meat consumption is one way to protect your heart, as well as prevent premature death from all causes.
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