On October 26, 2025, federal health officials in the United States announced on Friday (October 24) that LSI company in Alpena, South Dakota is recalling approximately 2,277,540 pounds (about 99.8 million kilograms) of ready-to-eat Korean barbecue pork jerky products that may be contaminated with metal fragments.
According to the Associated Press, this snack was sold at Costco and Sam’s Club stores.
On Friday, the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a notification stating that LSI company in Alpena voluntarily removed the products from shelves after receiving customer complaints about finding metal pieces in the jerky. Company officials stated that the metal pieces came from the conveyor belts used in the production process. There have been no confirmed reports of injuries associated with this issue.
The recalled products include two sizes of plastic bags, 14.5 ounces (410 grams) and 16 ounces (450 grams), labeled as “Golden Island fire-grilled pork jerky Korean barbecue recipe.” Approximately over forty batches of jerky are affected. The products have a shelf life of one year, with best by dates ranging from October 23, 2025, to September 23, 2026. The packaging contains the USDA inspection mark and the establishment number M279A. (View the product packaging details
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The specific product batch numbers and shelf life dates included in the recall can be found
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The notification mentioned that the FSIS is concerned that consumers may have the product in their food storage, urging those who have purchased it not to consume it. The product should be either disposed of or returned to the place of purchase.
American-produced food can occasionally be contaminated with stones, wood sticks, insects, and other foreign objects. Food safety experts advise consumers to notify the manufacturer if they find foreign objects in their food.