Metal Contamination Prompts Recall of Korean Barbecue Pork Jerky

Alpena, South Dakota — LSI, Inc., a South Dakota company, is recalling over 2.2 million pounds of Korean barbecue pork jerky sold at Costco and Sam's Club due to potential metal contamination, federal health officials announced on Friday.

The recall involves approximately 998,000 kilograms of the product after customers reported finding metal pieces in the jerky. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) stated that the contamination was traced back to a conveyor belt used in manufacturing.

No injuries have been confirmed in relation to the contaminated product. The recalled jerky is packaged in 14.5-ounce (410-gram) and 16-ounce (450-gram) plastic pouches, labeled as “Golden Island fire-grilled pork jerky Korean barbecue recipe.” The affected products have a shelf life of one year, bearing best-by dates ranging from October 23, 2025, to September 23, 2026.

These products contain the establishment number M279A inside the USDA mark of inspection. Customers who purchased the jerky are advised not to consume it but to discard it or return it to the store for a refund.

Food safety experts encourage consumers to report any foreign materials found in food to the manufacturers. The USDA continues to monitor recall effectiveness and consumer safety as necessary precautions following such incidents.