FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ready-To-Eat Beef Jerky Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen
FSIS public health alert: Ready-to-eat beef jerky products from Punahele Jerky Company may contain undeclared soy lecithin allergen. Consumers urged not to consume these products, which were sold in Hawaii and online nationwide.
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misbranding and undeclared allergens
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What happened, in plain English
The U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for certain ready-to-eat beef jerky products that may contain soy lecithin, a known allergen not declared on labels. These products were sold in Hawaii and online nationwide and are no longer available for purchase. Consumers who have these products should stop using them immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274842-punahele-jerky-beef-jerky-products-contain-undeclared-soy-allergen-stop.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274842-punahele-jerky-beef-jerky-products-contain-undeclared-soy-allergen-stop · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #PHA-03012026-01
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“Punahele Jerky Beef Jerky Products Contain Undeclared Soy Allergen - Stop Using.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274842-punahele-jerky-beef-jerky-products-contain-undeclared-soy-allergen-stop. Based on USDA FSIS recall #PHA-03012026-01 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-ready-eat-beef-jerky-products-due-misbranding-and).
Why it’s dangerous
These beef jerky products may contain soy lecithin, a known allergen, which is not listed on the product label. The problem was discovered during routine FSIS label reviews and the products are no longer available for purchase.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased these beef jerky products in Hawaii or nationwide. People with soy lecithin allergies are at higher risk of allergic reactions.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 6-oz. plastic packages labeled "DRIED HAWAIIAN STYLE BEEF CRISPS, ORIGINAL SALT & PEPPER FLAVOR" with establishment number "EST. 2625" inside the USDA mark of inspection. Also check 4-oz. packages labeled "PUNAHELE JERKY COMPANY INC UNCLE K'S BEEF CRISPS" or "PUNAHELE JERKY COMPANY INC KILAUEA FIRE SPICY BEEF CRISPS".
- Brand
Punahele Jerky Company- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Products
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Discard or Return Products
These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
Are these products still available for purchase?
No, these products are no longer available for purchase.
What allergen is undeclared in these products?
Soy lecithin, a known allergen.
How can I check if I have the recalled products?
Look for 6-oz. packages labeled "DRIED HAWAIIAN STYLE BEEF CRISPS, ORIGINAL SALT & PEPPER FLAVOR" with establishment number "EST. 2625" inside the USDA mark of inspection, or 4-oz. packages labeled "PUNAHELE JERKY COMPANY INC UNCLE K'S BEEF CRISPS" or "PUNAHELE JERKY COMPANY INC KILAUEA FIRE SPICY BEEF CRISPS".
Is there a risk of serious injury from these products?
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
Contact Punahele Jerky Company
We’ve drafted a message you can send Punahele Jerky Company to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall PHA-03012026-01 — Punahele Jerky Company Punahele Jerky Company Hello, I own a Punahele Jerky Company that is covered by recall PHA-03012026-01 from Punahele Jerky Company. The official recall notice states: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official USDA FSIS recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #PHA-03012026-01 (March 1, 2026)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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