Flavor Trade Beef Jerky Products Recalled: Produced Without USDA Inspection
USDA recalls 741 pounds of Flavor Trade beef jerky products made without federal inspection. Consumers urged not to eat these items, which may have incorrect USDA marks.
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What happened, in plain English
Flavor Trade LLC is recalling approximately 741 pounds of beef jerky products that were produced without federal inspection and used the USDA mark of inspection without authorization. This recall affects products sold in Kansas and Missouri from May to October 2016. Consumers should not eat these items and dispose of them safely. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275636-flavor-trade-beef-jerky-products-recalled-produced-without-usda-inspection.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275636-flavor-trade-beef-jerky-products-recalled-produced-without-usda-inspection · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #102-2016 EXP
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“Flavor Trade Beef Jerky Products Recalled: Produced Without USDA Inspection.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275636-flavor-trade-beef-jerky-products-recalled-produced-without-usda-inspection. Based on USDA FSIS recall #102-2016 EXP (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/flavor-trade-llc--recalls-beef-products-produced-without-benefit-inspection).
Why it’s dangerous
These beef jerky products were made without federal inspection and used the USDA mark of inspection without authorization. This means the products were not checked for safety by the USDA, which could lead to potential health risks if consumed.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Flavor Trade beef jerky products in Kansas or Missouri between May and October 2016 are affected. Those with the products that may have incorrect USDA inspection marks are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 3-oz. sealed packages of Craft Beer Jerky (with Wheat or Porter) or E3 Meat Co. Paleo Beef Jerky Sweet or Spicy. Products may or may not have a USDA inspection mark with establishment number EST. 48135.
- Brand
Flavor Trade- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Now
Discard or return the recalled beef jerky products to avoid potential health risks.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Kansas and Missouri.
USDA FSIS distribution: “Kansas, Missouri”
States: Kansas, Missouri.
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
Are there any health risks from eating these products?
The recall states there have been no confirmed reports of illness or adverse reactions, but products were made without federal inspection.
Where can I get more information?
Contact Flavor Trade LLC at (816) 531-2288 or visit the FSIS website for recall details.
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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 #102-2016 EXP (November 9, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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