Boyd Specialties, LLC Recalls Jerky Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
USDA recalls Boyd Specialties jerky products from Feb 2022 due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Products may cause serious infections in high-risk groups. Discard or return items immediately.
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What happened, in plain English
Boyd Specialties is recalling about 1,634 pounds of jerky products made in February 2022 that may contain Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious infections in older adults, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems, which is why immediate action is needed to avoid potential illness. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275121-boyd-jerky-products-recall-possible-listeria-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275121-boyd-jerky-products-recall-possible-listeria-contamination-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #008-2022
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“Boyd Jerky Products Recall: Possible Listeria Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275121-boyd-jerky-products-recall-possible-listeria-contamination-risk. Based on USDA FSIS recall #008-2022 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/boyd-specialties-llc-recalls-jerky-products-due-possible-listeria-contamination).
Why it’s dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that may lead to fever, muscle aches, miscarriages, stillbirths, or fatal infections in high-risk groups. The bacteria can spread beyond the gastrointestinal tract and cause severe complications if consumed in contaminated products.
Who’s affected
People who own or have purchased these jerky products are at risk, especially older adults, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems who could develop serious infections from Listeria.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for jerky products with establishment number 'EST. 40269' inside the USDA mark of inspection. These products were shipped to retail locations in Alabama, California, Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
- Brand
Boyd Specialties- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
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Discard or return the jerky products to the place of purchase immediately to avoid potential illness.
What USDA FSIS says to do
These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Questions people ask
Are there any confirmed cases of illness from these products?
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been reported from consumption of these products.
Who is most at risk from Listeria contamination?
Older adults, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems are at highest risk for serious infections from Listeria monocytogenes.
How can I check if I have the recalled jerky?
Check for establishment number 'EST. 40269' inside the USDA mark of inspection on the product label.
Contact Boyd Specialties
We’ve drafted a message you can send Boyd Specialties to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 008-2022 — Boyd Specialties Boyd Specialties Hello, I own a Boyd Specialties that is covered by recall 008-2022 from Boyd Specialties. The official recall notice states: These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. 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 #008-2022 (March 4, 2022)
- 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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