Urgent Recall: Metal Contamination Threat Prompts Recall of 2 Million Pounds of Pork Jerky from Costco and Sam’s Club

In a significant recall, a company based in South Dakota is pulling over 2.2 million pounds (998,000 kilograms) of Korean barbecue pork jerky from the shelves of Costco and Sam’s Club. This action comes amid concerns that the product might be tainted with metallic fragments, as noted by federal health officials on Friday.

LSI, Inc., located in Alpena, initiated the recall voluntarily following complaints from customers who discovered metal wires in the jerky, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The metal contamination was traced back to a conveyor belt utilized during production. Fortunately, there have been no reported injuries linked to this issue.

The recall pertains to 14.5-ounce (410-gram) and 16-ounce (450-gram) pouches of jerky branded as “Golden Island fire-grilled pork jerky Korean barbecue recipe.” Approximately 48 lots of this product are affected. These jerky packages have a shelf life extending to dates between October 23, 2025, and September 23, 2026. They can be identified by the establishment number M279A within the USDA inspection mark.

Consumers are advised not to consume the affected jerky. Instead, they should dispose of it or return it to the store for a refund.

Instances of contamination in U.S. food products, involving foreign materials like rocks, sticks, or insects, do occur from time to time. Food safety experts recommend that consumers report any such findings to the manufacturers.

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