LSI, Inc. Recalls BBQ Pork Jerky Product Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
USDA recalls 2.27 million pounds of Golden Island Korean barbecue pork jerky due to possible metal contamination. Consumers are urged not to eat the product and should discard or return it.
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possible contamination with pieces of metal
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What happened, in plain English
LSI, Inc. is recalling approximately 2.27 million pounds of ready-to-eat Korean barbecue pork jerky that may contain metal pieces. This recall is important because consuming contaminated products could pose a risk of injury from metal fragments. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274858-golden-island-bbq-pork-jerky-recall-possible-metal-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274858-golden-island-bbq-pork-jerky-recall-possible-metal-contamination-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #033-2025
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“Golden Island BBQ Pork Jerky Recall: Possible Metal Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274858-golden-island-bbq-pork-jerky-recall-possible-metal-contamination-risk. Based on USDA FSIS recall #033-2025 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/lsi-inc--recalls-bbq-pork-jerky-product-due-possible-foreign-matter-contamination).
Why it’s dangerous
The metal contamination likely came from the production conveyor belt. Consumers who find metal pieces in the jerky should stop using it immediately, as eating metal fragments could cause injury.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Golden Island BBQ pork jerky in plastic pouches (14.5-oz or 16-oz) with best by dates from October 23, 2025, through September 23, 2026. People who have the product in their pantries are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 14.5-oz or 16-oz plastic pouches labeled 'GOLDEN ISLAND fire-grilled PORK JERKY Korean BARBECUE recipe' with best by dates between October 23, 2025, and September 23, 2026.
- Brand
Golden Island- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Discard or return the product to the place of purchase to avoid consuming it.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased this product are urged not to consume it.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
No, the product may contain metal pieces that could cause injury if consumed.
How can I check if my product is affected?
Check for 14.5-oz or 16-oz plastic pouches labeled 'GOLDEN ISLAND fire-grilled PORK JERKY Korean BARBECUE recipe' with best by dates from October 23, 2025, through September 23, 2026.
Where can I get more information?
Contact info@goldenislandjerky.com or call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854).
Contact Golden Island
We’ve drafted a message you can send Golden Island to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 033-2025 — Golden Island Golden Island Hello, I own a Golden Island that is covered by recall 033-2025 from Golden Island. The official recall notice states: Consumers who have purchased this product are urged not to consume it. 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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Where this comes from
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 #033-2025 (October 24, 2025)
- 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official USDA FSIS recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.