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[Tony-C]

Hi Everyone,

 

Big Recall due to Contamination with Metal Wire from a Conveyor Belt  

 

LSI, Inc. Recalls BBQ Pork Jerky Product Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

 

FSIS Announcement

 

'WASHINGTON, October 24, 2025 – LSI, Inc., an Alpena, S.D. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,277,540 pounds of a ready-to-eat Korean barbecue pork jerky product that may be contaminated with pieces of metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

 

The affected jerky product has a one-year shelf-life with “best by” dates ranging October 23, 2025, through September 23, 2026, printed on the side of the packaging. The following product is subject to recall [view labels]:   

 

14.5-oz. and 16-oz. plastic pouches containing “GOLDEN ISLAND fire-grilled PORK JERKY Korean BARBECUE recipe.” A list of the specific product lot codes and best by dates subject to recall can be found here: [view product list].

 

The product subject to recall bears establishment number “M279A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. This item was shipped to Costco and Sam’s Club retail locations nationwide.                       

 

The problem was discovered after the establishment received multiple complaints from consumers finding pieces of wiry 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 consumption of this product. Anyone concerned about an injury should contact a healthcare provider. 

 

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ pantries. Consumers who have purchased this product are urged not to consume it. This product should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.'

 

Regards,

 

Tony

[GMO]

It would be fascinating to look into their metal detection...  and any "false rejects"...  

[Tony-C]

Same Same but Different?  

 

Hormel Foods Corporation Recalls Ready-To-Eat Frozen Chicken Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

 

FSIS Announcement

 

WASHINGTON, October 25, 2025 – Hormel Foods Corporation, an Austin, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,874,815 pounds of foodservice ready-to-eat frozen chicken products that may be contaminated with pieces of metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

 

The affected chicken breast and thigh products were distributed to HRI Commercial Food Service locations nationwide on various dates from February 10, 2025, through September 19, 2025. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]:

 

13.9-lb. cases containing “Hormel FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN THIGH MEAT,” with item code “65009” printed on the label.

13.8-lb. cases containing 3-oz.“Hormel FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST,” with item code “77531” printed on the label.

13.8-lb. cases containing 4-oz.“Hormel FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST,” with item code “46750” printed on the label.

23.8-lb. cases containing 5-oz.“Hormel FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST,” with item code “86206” printed on the label.

13.95-lb. cases containing “BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT,” with item code “134394” printed on the label.

A detailed list of the affected pack dates subject to recall can be found here: [view product list]. The products bear establishment number “P-223” inside the USDA mark of inspection.                              

 

The problem was discovered after the establishment received multiple complaints from foodservice customers finding metal in their frozen chicken breast and chicken thigh products. Hormel Foods determined that the metal originated from the conveyor belt used in production. There have been no confirmed reports of injury due to consumption of this product. Anyone concerned about an injury should contact a healthcare provider. 

 

FSIS is concerned that some products may be in the freezers of hotels, restaurants and institutions.  These businesses are urged not to serve the product. This product should be thrown away.

 

Regards,

 

Tony

[GMO]

Interesting.  So two manufacturers, almost the same fault.  Presumably both have metal detection or x-ray yet didn't somehow detect this internally or if they did, they discounted it as an issue?

[jfrey123]

It's a shame, I really like that brand of pork jerky from Costco.  It can be a little chewy and get stuck in your teeth sometimes, so maybe the company thought they were being helpful by including some bits of metal floss right in the pieces!

[TimG]

It's a shame, I really like that brand of pork jerky from Costco.  It can be a little chewy and get stuck in your teeth sometimes, so maybe the company thought they were being helpful by including some bits of metal floss right in the pieces!

Ha! Continuous improvement!

[Tony-C]

It's a shame, I really like that brand of pork jerky from Costco.  It can be a little chewy and get stuck in your teeth sometimes, so maybe the company thought they were being helpful by including some bits of metal floss right in the pieces!

 

Perhaps it was an idea for new fortified food and the wire was a ‘nutritional supplement’

As far as I know medical advice is: ‘If you take iron supplements, do not take too much as this could be harmful.’ Seems like the medical profession got it bang on in this case