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Meat & poultry recall · USDA FSIS · Published May 26, 2021

Legacy Food Company, Inc. Recalls Beef Jerky Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Ingredient

USDA recalls 67,895 pounds of Legacy Food beef jerky products due to sesame oil not listed on labels. Consumers urged to stop using and dispose of recalled items.

🇺🇸 USDA FSIS recall #021-2021Meat & poultryLegacy Food ›
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What happened, in plain English

Legacy Food Company is recalling beef jerky products that contain sesame oil but are mislabeled without listing this ingredient. This misbranding could lead to consumers unknowingly eating an undeclared ingredient that might cause health issues. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275191-legacy-food-beef-jerky-recall-undeclared-sesame-oil-in-products.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275191-legacy-food-beef-jerky-recall-undeclared-sesame-oil-in-products · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #021-2021

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“Legacy Food Beef Jerky Recall: Undeclared Sesame Oil in Products.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275191-legacy-food-beef-jerky-recall-undeclared-sesame-oil-in-products. Based on USDA FSIS recall #021-2021 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/legacy-food-company-inc--recalls-beef-jerky-products-due-misbranding-and-undeclared).

Why it’s dangerous

The products contain sesame oil, which is not declared on the label. This misbranding means consumers might be eating an ingredient they didn't know about, potentially causing health issues if they have allergies or sensitivities to sesame.

Who’s affected

Anyone who purchased Legacy Food beef jerky products with sesame oil not listed on the label. People who have the specific product names and establishment numbers mentioned in the recall are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for 10-lb packages labeled with 'N4 Vua Kho Bo Kho Bo Curry Beef Jerky', 'N8 Vua Kho Bo Flank Steak Beef Jerky Fish Sauce', 'N9 Vua Kho Bo House Special Beef Jerky Fish Sauce', 'Vua Kho Bo Hot Beef Jerky', or 'Hot Peppered Beef Jerky'. Also look for establishment numbers: 'Est. 8256' for 10-lb products or 'EST 2446' for 16-oz products.

  • Brand
    Legacy Food
  • Category
    Meat & poultry
Based on the official USDA FSIS remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using Recalled Products

    Discard or return the recalled beef jerky products to avoid consuming the undeclared sesame oil.

Official remedy

What USDA FSIS says to do

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.

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Questions people ask

What products are recalled?

10-lb packages labeled with 'N4 Vua Kho Bo Kho Bo Curry Beef Jerky', 'N8 Vua Kho Bo Flank Steak Beef Jerky Fish Sauce', 'N9 Vua Kho Bo House Special Beef Jerky Fish Sauce', 'Vua Kho Bo Hot Beef Jerky', or 'Hot Peppered Beef Jerky' (10-lb) and 16-oz packages labeled 'Formosa Brand Hot Peppered Beef Jerky' (EST 2446).

Why is this product being recalled?

The products contain sesame oil, which is not declared on the label, leading to misbranding and an undeclared ingredient.

How can I check if I have a recalled product?

Look for establishment numbers: 'Est. 8256' for 10-lb products or 'EST 2446' for 16-oz products, or check the specific product labels listed in the recall notice.

Take action

Contact Legacy Food

We’ve drafted a message you can send Legacy Food to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 021-2021 — Legacy Food Legacy Food

Hello,

I own a Legacy Food that is covered by recall 021-2021 from Legacy Food.

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 #021-2021 (May 26, 2021)
  • 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.
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