The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Services announces that South Dakota-based LSI Inc. is recalling more than 2.2 million pounds of a ready-to-eat Korean barbecue pork jerky product that may be contaminated with pieces of metal.

The affected jerky product has a one-year shelf-life with best-by dates ranging Oct. 23, 2025, through Sept. 23, 2026, printed on the side of the packaging. The following product is subject to recall: 14.5-ounce and 16-ounce plastic pouches containing “GOLDEN ISLAND fire-grilled PORK JERKY Korean BARBECUE recipe.” 

The product subject to recall bears establishment number “M279A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. This item was shipped to Costco and Sam’s Club retail locations nationwide.                        

The problem was discovered after the establishment received multiple complaints from consumers finding pieces of wiry metal in the pork jerky product. LSI Inc. determined that the metal originated from the conveyor belt used in production. There have been no confirmed reports of injury due to consumption of this product. Anyone concerned about an injury should contact a health care provider.  

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ pantries. Consumers who have purchased this product are urged not to consume it. This product should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website.

Source: USDA FSIS