**South Dakota Company Recalls Over 2 Million Pounds of Korean Barbecue Pork Jerky Due to Metal Contamination**
CHICAGO — A South Dakota-based company, LSI, Inc. of Alpena, has voluntarily recalled more than 2.2 million pounds (998,000 kilograms) of Korean barbecue pork jerky sold at Costco and Sam’s Club stores. The recall comes after customers reported finding pieces of wiry metal in the product, according to federal health officials.
The U.S. Agriculture Department confirmed that the metal contamination originated from a conveyor belt used during production. Fortunately, no confirmed injuries have been reported related to the contaminated jerky.
The recall affects 14.5-ounce (410-gram) and 16-ounce (450-gram) plastic pouches of meat jerky labeled as “Golden Island Fire-Grilled Pork Jerky Korean Barbecue Recipe.” Approximately four dozen lots are included in the recall. The products have a one-year shelf life with best-by dates ranging from October 23, 2025, to September 23, 2026. Look for the establishment number M279A inside the USDA mark of inspection on the packaging.
Consumers are advised not to eat the recalled jerky. Instead, they should either dispose of the product or return it to the store for a refund.
Contamination with foreign objects such as rocks, sticks, insects, and metal occasionally occurs in food produced in the United States. Food safety experts encourage consumers who find foreign materials in food to notify manufacturers immediately.
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