WASHINGTON– LSI Inc., of Alpena, South Dakota, is recalling approximately 2,277,540 pounds of a ready-to-eat Korean barbecue pork jerky product that may be contaminated with pieces of metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.
The affected jerky product has a one-year shelf-life, with “best by” dates ranging from October 23, 2025, through September 23, 2026, printed on the packaging. The following product is subject to recall: view labels.
- 14.5-oz. and 16-oz. plastic pouches containing “GOLDEN ISLAND fire-grilled PORK JERKY Korean BARBECUE recipe.” A list of the specific product lot codes and best-by dates subject to recall can be found here: view product list.
The product subject to recall bears the 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 consumer complaints about finding wiry metal pieces in the pork jerky. LSI, Inc. determined that the metal originated from the production conveyor belt. There have been no confirmed reports of injury from consuming this product. Anyone concerned about an injury should contact a healthcare provider.
FSIS is concerned that some products 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 that recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to ensure the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.
Consumers with questions about the recall may contact info@goldenislandjerky.com. Members of the media may contact media@goldenislandjerky.com.
Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or email their questions to MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers who need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.
