On October 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced LSI, Inc., an Alpena, SD establishment, had recalled over 2.2 million pounds of ready-to-eat Korean barbecue pork jerky because the product may include pieces of metal. Recalled product was sold under the name Golden Island Fire-Grilled Pork Jerky Korean Barbecue Recipe.
Multiple consumers complained they found pieces of metal in the pork jerky product. LSI, Inc. determined that the metal originated from the conveyor belt used in production. There have been no confirmed reports of injury due to consuming the product.
How to Identify the Recalled Korean Barbecue Pork Jerky
14.5-oz and 16-oz plastic pouches containing “Golden Island Fire-Grilled Pork Jerky Korean Barbecue Recipe” are affected. This product has a one-year shelf life with the “best by” dates ranging from October 23, 2025, through September 23, 2026.
A complete list of specific product lot codes and best by dates subject to the recall can be found here.
The product recall bears establishment number “M279A” inside the USDA mark of inspection and was shipped to Costco and Sam’s Club retail locations nationwide.
Recall Map
Source: usfoodrecalls.com/usda/402
What To Do If You Have The Recalled Korean Barbecue Pork Jerky
FSIS urges anyone who has the product not to consume it. Throw the product away or return it to the place of purchase. Consumers concerned with questions about the recall should contact info@goldenislandjerky.com.
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