Korean BBQ pork jerky from Costco, Sam’s Club recalled for bits of metal

More than 2 million pounds of Korean barbecue pork jerky sold at Costco and Sam’s Club has been recalled because it could be contaminated with pieces of wiry metal.  PROVIDED

More than 2 million pounds of Korean barbecue pork jerky sold at Costco and Sam’s Club has been recalled because it could be contaminated with pieces of wiry metal. PROVIDED

More than 2 million pounds of Korean barbecue pork jerky sold at Costco and Sam’s Club has been recalled because it could be contaminated with pieces of wiry metal.

LSI, Inc., of Alpena, recalled about 2,277,540 pounds of jerky, according to a recall from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.

The recall affects 14.5-ounce and 16-ounce plastic pouches labeled “GOLDEN ISLAND fire-grilled PORK JERKY Korean BARBECUE recipe” with “best by” dates of Oct. 23, 2025 through Sept. 23, 2026 and establishment number “M279A” in the USDA mark of inspection.

The FSIS said that LSI received multiple complaints from consumers finding pieces of wiry metal in the jerky, which the company found came from a conveyor belt used in production.

According to the FSIS, there have been no confirmed reports of injuries from the metal pieces.

Anyone who has the recalled jerky in their pantries are urged not to eat it, but to throw it away or return it to the store.

Consumers with questions can contact the company at info@goldenislandjerky.com.

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