Southfork Sausage Jerky Recall: Undercooked Meat Hazard
4 Frendz LLC recalls ~497 lbs of Southfork sausage jerky due to under-processing. Check your package dates and packaging for details.
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under-processing and potential survival of bacterial pathogens in the products
What happened, in plain English
4 Frendz, LLC is recalling approximately 497 pounds of beef jerky products because they may be undercooked, which allows bacterial pathogens to survive. The affected items are vacuum-packed Southfork Sausage Jerky varieties produced between August 10, 2015, and April 11, 2016. Although no adverse reactions have been confirmed, the company advises consumers to check their products against the specific lot details provided. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275561-southfork-sausage-jerky-recall-undercooked-meat-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275561-southfork-sausage-jerky-recall-undercooked-meat-hazard · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #038-2016
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“Southfork Sausage Jerky Recall: Undercooked Meat Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275561-southfork-sausage-jerky-recall-undercooked-meat-hazard. Based on USDA FSIS recall #038-2016 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/washington-firm-recalls-beef-jerky-products-may-be-undercooked).
Why it’s dangerous
The jerky was under-processed during manufacturing, meaning it may not have been cooked enough to kill harmful bacteria. This allows bacterial pathogens to survive in the product, posing a food safety risk if consumed.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased vacuum-packed Southfork Sausage Jerky from retail locations in Idaho and Washington between August 2015 and April 2016 are likely affected. Individuals who consume undercooked meat products are at risk of illness from potential bacterial pathogens.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 3-oz. vacuum-packed packages of Southfork Sausage Jerky with use-by/sell-by dates ranging from 5/10/16 to 1/11/17. Check the packaging date, which should be between 8/10/15 and 4/11/16. The package must bear establishment number EST. M22017 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
- Brand
Southfork- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Check Your Package
Verify if your vacuum-packed Southfork Sausage Jerky matches the specific product names, use-by dates (5/10/16-1/11/17), packaging dates (8/10/15-4/11/16), and EST. M22017 marking.
Contact the Manufacturer
If you have a recalled product, contact Art King, Managing Partner, at (509)-751-9888 for further instructions.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Idaho and Washington.
USDA FSIS distribution: “Idaho, Washington”
States: Idaho, Washington.
Recall timeline
FSIS closed this recall in 2016.
- FSIS closed the recall
- USDA FSIS announced the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
What specific products are included in this recall?
The recall includes 3-oz. vacuum-packed packages of Southfork Sausage Mesquite Pepper Jerky, Honey Jerky, Mesquite Jerky, Teriyaki Jerky, and Hot Honey Jerky.
Has anyone gotten sick from these products?
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products at the time of the announcement.
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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 #038-2016 (May 7, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 9, 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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