Federal health officials have issued a massive recall of pork jerky sold at major retailers, including Costco and Sam's Club. Over 2.2 million pounds of ready-to-eat Korean barbecue-style jerky are being pulled from store shelves due to possible pieces of metal.
The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the voluntary recall of LSI, Inc.'s Golden Island fire-grilled pork jerky on Friday. The affected products include 14.5-oz and 16-oz plastic pouches containing the Korean barbecue recipe with a specific establishment number and "best by" dates from October 23, 2025, to September 23, 2026.
Consumers have reported finding metal wires in the product, which the company believes originated from a faulty conveyor belt used during production. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported, but officials are urging people not to eat the recalled jerky.
The recall has left many wondering if other products have been affected by this issue. Earlier this year, another company recalled over 1,000 pounds of frozen ground beef due to metal contamination, and Hormel Foods recently issued a massive recall of nearly 4.9 million pounds of frozen boneless chicken products after consumers reported finding metal in their products.
Consumers with questions can contact LSI, Inc. at [email protected] or return the product to its place of purchase. The USDA website contains a list of specific product lot codes and best-by dates subject to recall.
This latest recall highlights the ongoing concern about food safety in the United States. As the number of recalls continues to rise, consumers are being reminded to always check their products for any potential hazards before consuming them.
The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the voluntary recall of LSI, Inc.'s Golden Island fire-grilled pork jerky on Friday. The affected products include 14.5-oz and 16-oz plastic pouches containing the Korean barbecue recipe with a specific establishment number and "best by" dates from October 23, 2025, to September 23, 2026.
Consumers have reported finding metal wires in the product, which the company believes originated from a faulty conveyor belt used during production. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported, but officials are urging people not to eat the recalled jerky.
The recall has left many wondering if other products have been affected by this issue. Earlier this year, another company recalled over 1,000 pounds of frozen ground beef due to metal contamination, and Hormel Foods recently issued a massive recall of nearly 4.9 million pounds of frozen boneless chicken products after consumers reported finding metal in their products.
Consumers with questions can contact LSI, Inc. at [email protected] or return the product to its place of purchase. The USDA website contains a list of specific product lot codes and best-by dates subject to recall.
This latest recall highlights the ongoing concern about food safety in the United States. As the number of recalls continues to rise, consumers are being reminded to always check their products for any potential hazards before consuming them.
I'm like totally freaked out by this pork jerky recall 
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Can't believe there's metal in our food 
Like, what if it was a kid who ate that? 
And now I'm gonna check my pantry for any of those 14.5-oz pouches 
Like, is my Costco jerky safe to eat? 
Also, why do these recalls keep happening?! 
Is the food industry just not doing its job? 
I know some people are being all cautious but like, better safe than sorry, right? 
It's just frustrating when you're about to snack on something tasty and then find out it's contaminated with metal 
Can't a company just get that part right for once? 
Anyway, I guess this is a good reminder to always be vigilant when buying processed foods from big retailers... or at least check those expiration dates and product codes before popping it into your mouth 
. And yeah, it's no fun when you have to deal with the hassle of returning a bunch of snacks 
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i guess it's good they're being proactive though, gotta protect ppl from gettin hurt by metal wires in their snacks 
not sure if other products were affected but hopefully LSI, Inc. sorts this out ASAP 
wanna check the USDA website for more info: 
! And I'm pretty sure my grandma would've been like "back in my day..." and told some story about how she used to get her jerky from the general store without any problems 
2.2 mil pounds of product is like, whoa that's a lot of jerky gone 
First it was frozen ground beef, then boneless chicken... what's next?!?! I'm all for being careful with food, but come on, LSI, Inc. how could you be so reckless?!?! 
And now everyone has to worry about finding metal in their snacks because of your faulty conveyor belt 
. Anyone else have any issues with food recalls lately? I feel like we need to be more vigilant about checking our grub 
. The USDA is definitely doing their part, but it's also on us as consumers to stay informed and report any weirdness 
. Maybe this will motivate some of the manufacturers to up their quality control game 
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but now that i think about it, the packaging did seem kinda flimsy 
! I mean, 2.2 million pounds of contaminated product? That's crazy. I'm glad no one has gotten hurt, but it's still super frustrating to think about all that jerky being pulled off the shelves. And now I have to go through all my snacks and toss out my stash 
. And another recall this year already? It's like we're living in a crisis mode. I mean, I know the USDA is trying to protect us, but can't they just get their act together and make sure our food is safe before it hits the shelves?