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- More than 2 million pounds of Golden Island Korean barbecue pork jerky were recalled on Friday, Oct. 24
- According to the Food Safety and Inspection Service, the recall was issued after consumers reported finding metal in the product
- Consumers are urged to throw away their pork jerky or return it to the place of purchase
A South Dakota company is recalling approximately 2.2 million pounds of barbecue pork jerky due to potential contamination with metal fragments.
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced in a press release on Friday, Oct. 24, that LSI, Inc., based in Alpena, is recalling 2,277,540 pounds of Golden Island Korean barbecue pork jerky following reports of consumers finding “pieces of wiry metal” in the product.
“LSI, Inc. determined that the metal originated from the conveyor belt used in production,” FSIS said in the release. “There have been no confirmed reports of injury due to consumption of this product.
“Anyone concerned about an injury should contact a healthcare provider,” they added.
Golden Island Korean Barbecue Pork Jerky.
USDA
The recalled product was shipped to Costco and Sam’s Club retail locations across the U.S. and displays “best by” dates ranging from Oct. 23 through Sept. 23, 2026.
The recall includes 14.5-oz. and 16-oz. plastic pouches of ready-to-eat pork jerky with the label “Golden Island fire-grilled pork jerky Korean barbecue recipe,” per the release.
Consumers can also identify the products by the establishment number “M279A” on the inside of the USDA mark of inspection.
The FSIS is urging consumers who might have already purchased the product “not to consume it” but to throw it away or return the item to the place of purchase.
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Golden Island Korean Barbecue Pork Jerky.
Walmart
“FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify that 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,” the FSIS said.
Consumers with questions about the recall are advised to contact info@goldenislandjerky.com.
The pork jerky recall comes after more than 1,000 pounds of Ada Valley frozen ground beef were recalled in July after pieces of metal were also reportedly found in the product, according to the FSIS.
