If you enjoy pork jerky, you may want to check your pantry. LSI Inc. has issued a recall for its Golden Island Fire-Grilled Korean Barbecue Pork Jerky after sharp metal wires were found inside the product. The recall affects approximately 2,277,540 pounds of jerky sold at Costco and Sam's Club nationwide.
The affected jerky comes in 14.5-ounce and 16-ounce bags with "best by" dates from October 23, 2025, to September 23, 2026. Customers should look for the establishment number "M279A" inside the USDA inspection mark. The metal wires were traced back to the company’s conveyor belt, but no injuries have been reported.
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is urging consumers not to eat the jerky. Instead, it should be discarded or returned to the store for a refund. With the product's long shelf life, food safety officials are concerned the contaminated jerky could still be in people's pantries. The recall raises concerns about food safety in mass-produced snack items.
The affected jerky comes in 14.5-ounce and 16-ounce bags with "best by" dates from October 23, 2025, to September 23, 2026. Customers should look for the establishment number "M279A" inside the USDA inspection mark. The metal wires were traced back to the company’s conveyor belt, but no injuries have been reported.
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is urging consumers not to eat the jerky. Instead, it should be discarded or returned to the store for a refund. With the product's long shelf life, food safety officials are concerned the contaminated jerky could still be in people's pantries. The recall raises concerns about food safety in mass-produced snack items.
