CHICAGO — Federal health authorities announced on Friday that a company based in South Dakota is recalling over 2.2 million pounds (998,000 kilograms) of Korean barbecue pork jerky. This product, available at Costco and Sam’s Club, might be tainted with metal fragments.

LSI, Inc., located in Alpena, initiated the recall voluntarily after receiving complaints from customers about finding metal wire pieces in the jerky. According to the U.S. Agriculture Department, the metal originated from a conveyor belt used during production. Fortunately, there have been no reports of injuries related to this issue.

The recall affects 14.5-ounce (410-gram) and 16-ounce (450-gram) plastic pouches of jerky marked as “Golden Island fire-grilled pork jerky Korean barbecue recipe.” Approximately four dozen lots are included in the recall. The products, which have a shelf life of one year, display best-by dates between October 23, 2025, and September 23, 2026. Consumers can identify the packages by the establishment number M279A within the USDA inspection mark.

Consumers are advised not to consume the recalled jerky. Instead, they should dispose of it or return it to the store for a refund.

Occasionally, food produced in the U.S. can become contaminated with foreign objects like rocks, sticks, or insects. Food safety experts recommend that consumers report any such findings to the manufacturers.

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