Recall of 2.3 Million Pounds of Contaminated Pork Jerky Product

A massive recall of contaminated pork jerky has been issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) affecting approximately 2,277,540 pounds of products. The recall is due to possible contamination with pieces of metal. The affected products have a one-year shelf-life and "best by" dates ranging from October 23, 2025, to September 23, 2026. The recalled jerky was shipped to Costco and Sam's Club retail locations nationwide.

Key Takeaways:

The recall affects approximately 2,277,540 pounds of contaminated pork jerky products with "best by" dates ranging from October 23, 2025, to September 23, 2026.
The products in question are 14.5-oz. and 16-oz. plastic pouches containing "GOLDEN ISLAND fire-grilled PORK JERKY Korean BARBECUE recipe."
The recall was issued after multiple consumers found pieces of wiry metal in the product, which was determined to originate from the conveyor belt used in production.
There have been no confirmed reports of injury due to consumption of the contaminated product.
Consumers who have purchased the product are urged not to consume it and instead to throw it away or return it to the place of purchase.
FSIS is conducting recall effectiveness checks to ensure that the recalled product is no longer available to consumers.

Statistics:

2,277,540 pounds of contaminated pork jerky products recalled
14.5-oz. and 16-oz. plastic pouches affected
1,278,050 units with "best by" dates ranging from October 23, 2025, to September 23, 2026
Multiple complaints from consumers regardingWiry metal in the product
No confirmed reports of injury due to consumption of the contaminated product
2,400 retail locations nationwide received the recalled product (as reported by FSIS)

Sources:

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
The Wall Street Journal