Over 2 Million Pounds Korean BBQ Pork Jerky Recalled US Metal Contamination

Over 2.2 million pounds of Golden Island fire-grilled pork jerky Korean barbecue recipe have been recalled nationwide due to contamination with wiry metal fragments traced back to a conveyor belt used during production at LSI, Inc. in Alpena, South Dakota. The recalled products, sold in 14.5-ounce and 16-ounce plastic pouches bearing establishment number M279A, were distributed through Costco and Sam's Club stores across the U.S. with "best by" dates ranging from October 23, 2025, through September 23, 2026. While no injuries have been reported, consumers are strongly advised not to eat the jerky and to either dispose of it or return it for a refund. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued warnings and provides contact information for consumers with questions or concerns about the recall. Food safety experts note that contamination with foreign objects, though rare, can occur during food production and consumers finding foreign materials in food should report them to manufacturers or safety authorities.