LSI, Inc., a South Dakota-based company, is recalling about 2,277,540 pounds of ready-to-eat Korean barbecue pork jerky that may contain pieces of metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced.
The recall covers 14.5-ounce and 16-ounce plastic pouches of “GOLDEN ISLAND fire-grilled PORK JERKY Korean BARBECUE recipe.”
Packages bear the establishment number “M279A” inside the USDA mark of inspection and have “best by” dates from October 23, 2025, through September 23, 2026, printed on the side. A full list of lot codes and dates is available on the FSIS website.
The jerky was distributed to Costco and Sam’s Club stores nationwide.
Consumer complaints about wiry metal in the product led LSI to trace the issue to a production conveyor belt. No injuries have been confirmed. Anyone concerned about potential harm should consult a healthcare provider.
FSIS warned that some jerky may still be in homes.
“Consumers who have purchased this product are urged not to consume it,” the agency said. “This product should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.”
The agency will check that retailers and distributors remove the jerky from shelves. A retail distribution list will be posted at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls when ready.
Consumers with recall questions can email [email protected].
For general food safety concerns, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854 or email [email protected]. Complaints about meat, poultry, or egg products can be filed online at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.