Lower riskMeat & poultry recall · USDA FSIS · Published January 15, 2021
Beef Jerky Products with Undeclared Anchovies: Health Alert for Allergy Patients
FSIS alerts consumers with food allergies to avoid beef jerky products containing undeclared anchovies, a known allergen, which may cause mild reactions. Products were sold from Oct 20, 2020 to Jan 12, 2021.
“Beef Jerky Products with Undeclared Anchovies: Health Alert for Allergy Patients.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275220-beef-jerky-products-with-undeclared-anchovies-health-alert-for-allergy. Based on USDA FSIS recall #PHA-01152021-01 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-beef-jerky-products-due-misbranding-and-undeclared).
The Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert on Jan. 15, 2021, for Settlers Jerky beef products due to misbranding and an undeclared anchovy allergen. Consumers with allergies are urged not to consume the affected items.
How to tell if you have it
3-oz., 4-oz. and 8-oz. gold foil bags of “SETTLERS JERKY PEPPERED BEEF”
3-oz., 4-oz. and 8-oz. gold foil bags of “SETTLERS JERKY OLD FASHIONED”
4-oz. gold foil bags of “SETTLERS JERKY HOT BEEF”
3-oz., 4-oz. and 8-oz. gold foil bags of “SETTLERS JERKY PRIME RIB”
3-oz., 4-oz. and 8-oz. gold foil bags of “SETTLERS JERKY RING OF FIRE BEEF JERKY”
3-oz., 4-oz. and 8-oz. gold foil bags of “SETTLERS JERKY GHOST PEPPER”
3.25-oz. silver bags of “Sierra Madre Provision Co. OLD FASHIONED BEEF JERKY”
3.25-oz. silver bags of “Sierra Madre Provision Co. PEPPERED BEEF JERKY”
3.25-oz. silver bags of “Sierra Madre Provision Co. HOT BEEF JERKY”
3.25-oz. silver bags of “Sierra Madre Provision Co. GHOST PEPPER BEEF JERKY”
3.25-oz. silver bags of “Sierra Madre Provision Co. RING OF FIRE BEEF JERKY”
3-oz., 4-oz. and 8-oz. silver bags of “CHARLIE BROWN FARMS PREMIUM FRESH BEEF JERKY GHOST PEPPER”
3-oz. and 4-oz. gold bags of “CHARLIE BROWN FARMS PREMIUM FRESH BEEF JERKY Original Prime Rib”
3-oz. and 4-oz. gold bags of “CHARLIE BROWN FARMS PREMIUM FRESH BEEF JERKY RING OF FIRE”
Products produced from Oct. 20, 2020 through Jan. 12, 2021 with EST. 8275 inside the USDA mark of inspection
What to do
Consumers with food allergies who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and should throw them away. Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) or live chat via Ask USDA from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday.
The hazard
The products may contain anchovies, a known allergen, which is not declared on the label. FSIS describes this as a health hazard with a remote probability of adverse health consequences because the undeclared allergens are typically associated with milder human reactions. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include La Guadalupana Frozen Tamales Recall: Undeclared Cheese Allergen Risk (2025-12-14), Power Plate Meals Recalls Frozen Meatloaf with Undeclared Soy Allergen (2026-06-18), and Brazilian Taste Recalls Chicken and Beef Croquettes: Undeclared Sesame Allergen (2025-11-04).
How to tell if you have this one
Look for products labeled with 'SETTLERS JERKY' or 'Sierra Madre Provision Co.' in gold or silver foil/silver bags. Products were sold from October 20, 2020 through January 12, 2021 and have a one-year shelf life.
Brand
Settlers Jerky
Category
Meat & poultry
Based on the official USDA FSIS remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Now
Throw away all recalled beef jerky products that contain undeclared anchovies.
Official remedy
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers with food allergies who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Are there any confirmed allergic reactions from these products?
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been reported by FSIS.
How can I check if my product is recalled?
Check the product label for 'SETTLERS JERKY' or 'Sierra Madre Provision Co.' in gold or silver bags, and look for establishment number 'EST. 8275' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Do I need to contact anyone if I have these products?
Consumers with food allergies should not consume these products and should throw them away. For food safety questions, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline.
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