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Over 2 Million Pounds of Jerky Sold at Costco, Sam's Club Recalled

Over 2 Million Pounds of Jerky Sold at Costco, Sam's Club Recalled

Summary

Over 2 million pounds of Korean barbecue pork jerky sold at Costco and Sam's Club are being recalled by LSI, Inc. due to concerns about metal contamination. The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said that the metal came from a conveyor belt used in production.

Key Facts

  • LSI, Inc. is recalling 2,277,540 pounds of pork jerky.
  • The recall is due to potential metal contamination in the jerky.
  • The affected products are 14.5- and 16-ounce packs labeled “GOLDEN ISLAND fire-grilled PORK JERKY Korean BARBECUE recipe.”
  • The jerky has best-by dates from October 23, 2025, to September 23, 2026.
  • The jerky was distributed to Sam's Clubs and Costco stores across the United States.
  • The FSIS advises customers who bought the jerky not to eat it and to discard or return it.
  • The product's establishment number is “M279A.”
  • No injuries have been reported from consuming the jerky so far.

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