Company recalls 2 million pounds of barbecue pork jerky that may contain metal wire
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Company recalls 2 million pounds of barbecue pork jerky that may contain metal wire
"CHICAGO -- A South Dakota company is recalling more than 2.2 million pounds (998,000 kilograms) of Korean barbecue pork jerky sold at Costco and Sam's Club stores because the product may be contaminated with pieces of metal, federal health officials said Friday. LSI, Inc., of Alpena, voluntarily pulled the product after customers complained about finding pieces of wiry metal in the jerky, according to the U.S. Agriculture Department."
"The recall includes 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." Roughly four dozen lots of jerky are affected. The products have a one-year shelf life with best-by dates ranging from Oct. 23, 2025, to Sept. 23, 2026. The packages contain the establishment number M279A inside the USDA mark of inspection."
LSI, Inc. of Alpena, South Dakota, recalled more than 2.2 million pounds (998,000 kilograms) of Korean barbecue pork jerky sold at Costco and Sam's Club after customers reported finding wiry metal pieces. Company officials said the metal originated from a conveyor belt used in production. No confirmed injuries have been reported. The recall covers roughly four dozen lots packaged in 14.-5-ounce (410-gram) and 16-ounce (450-gram) pouches labeled Golden Island fire-grilled pork jerky Korean barbecue recipe, with best-by dates from Oct. 23, 2025, to Sept. 23, 2026 and establishment number M279A. Consumers should discard or return recalled product for a refund and notify manufacturers or food safety experts if they find foreign material in food.
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