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Consumers are advised against consuming the recalled jerky and should either dispose of it or seek a refund.
WASHINGTON — Federal health authorities cautioned on Friday that over 2.2 million pounds of Korean barbecue pork jerky, distributed through Costco and Sam’s Club, might be tainted with metal fragments.
The recall, initiated by LSI, Inc. from Alpena, South Dakota, follows several customer reports of wiry metal pieces found in the jerky, as noted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. These products were sent to Costco and Sam’s Club stores across the nation.
According to company representatives, the metal contamination originated from a conveyor belt used during production. Fortunately, no injuries have been linked to this recall.
The affected items include 14.5-ounce and 16-ounce plastic bags of “Golden Island fire-grilled pork jerky Korean barbecue recipe.” Approximately 48 lots are involved, with expiration dates stretching from October 23, 2025, to September 23, 2026. Each package bears the establishment number M279A within the USDA inspection mark.
A list of the specific products, with lot codes and best-by dates, can be found here.
People shouldn’t eat the recalled jerky and should throw it away or return it to stores for refund. Consumers with questions about the recall may contactinfo@goldenislandjerky.com.
Contamination with rocks, sticks, insects and other foreign objects occasionally occurs in food produced in the U.S. Consumers who find foreign materials in food should notify manufacturers, food safety experts said.
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