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More than 998,000 kilograms (2.2 million pounds) of Korean barbecue pork jerky sold at Costco and Sam’s Club stores is being recalled by a South Dakota company due to possible metal contamination, federal health officials confirmed Friday.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, LSI, Inc., based in Alpena, is. Voluntarily recalled the product after customer complaints of jagged metal pieces being found. Company officials blamed the contamination on metal spilled from production conveyor belts. So far, there have been no confirmed injuries in connection with the recall.
The recall involves 14.5-ounce (410-gram) and 16-ounce (450-gram) plastic pouches of meat jerky labeled “Golden Island Fire-Grilled Pork Jerky.” Korean Barbecue Recipe.” Approximately four dozen lots of jerky are affected. The products have a shelf life of one year, with best by dates from October 23, 2025 to September 23, 2026. Inside the package is the installation number M279A. USDA Inspection mark.
People The recalled jerky should not be eaten and should be thrown away or returned to stores for a refund.
Food produced in the US sometimes contains contamination from rocks, sticks, insects and other foreign objects consumers Food safety experts said people who find foreign ingredients in food should notify manufacturers.