Another day, another food recall. This time, it’s millions of pounds of jerky that was sold at two giant warehouse stores we’re betting you have a membership for. Here’s what you need to know about the recalled product and the alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. Here’s what shoppers should know about the jerky recall and what to do if you’ve purchased the product.
What’s Wrong With the Jerky?
The recalled jerky “may be contaminated with pieces of metal,” according to the USDA. After several customer reports of wiry metal in the product, the manufacturer, LSI, Inc., determined that the metal pieces originated from a conveyor belt used in the production process. Thankfully, no one has reported any injuries yet.
Which Jerky Brands Were Recalled?
Golden Island brand pork jerky in Korean Barbecue Recipe flavor is the only product affected, but the recall includes a whopping 2,277,540 pounds of jerky. It was sold in 14.5- and 16-ounce plastic pouches with best by dates between October 23, 2025, and September 23, 2026.
The affected packages of Golden Island Pork Jerky will have the establishment number M279A printed inside the USDA mark of inspection. For a more detailed list of lot codes and best-by dates for the recalled packages, see the FSIS list.
Where Was the Recalled Jerky Sold?
Packages of the recalled Golden Island Pork Jerky were sold at both Costco and Sam’s Club. They were distributed to locations nationwide, so if you have any pork jerky in your pantry from either location, it’s best to check to see if it’s part of the recall.
What Should I Do if I Have Recalled Jerky?
If you have the recalled Golden Island Pork Jerky, FSIS advises you not to eat it. It should be thrown away or returned to the place you purchased it for a refund. Considering Costco and Sam’s Club both have generous return policies, there shouldn’t be any problem getting your money back.
More Recall News From Cheapism
- Thousands of Coca-Cola Cans Recalled Due to Potential Metal Contamination — The recalled Coca-Cola products may contain metal in the drinks, but thankfully the cans were only distrubuted through a select area.
- Dog and Cat Food From 3 Major Brands Recalled Over Salmonella — Pet owners will want to check the pantry for this one to make sure they haven’t purchased the recalled food.
- More Frozen Shrimp Recalled Over Possible Radioactive Contamination — This is an expanded recall of one we reported earlier this summer, which now includes more retailers.
