Whip City Jerky Recall: Undeclared Milk Allergen in Beef Jerky
Whip City Jerky LLC recalls ~1,391 lbs of beef jerky due to undeclared milk. Do not consume. Check dates and flavors for details.
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What happened, in plain English
Whip City Jerky, LLC is recalling approximately 1,391 pounds of various beef jerky products because the labels do not declare milk, a known allergen. The products were produced between December 18, 2017, and January 31, 2018. Consumers are urged to stop eating these items immediately due to the risk of an allergic reaction. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275796-whip-city-jerky-recall-undeclared-milk-allergen-in-beef-jerky.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275796-whip-city-jerky-recall-undeclared-milk-allergen-in-beef-jerky · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #007-2018
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“Whip City Jerky Recall: Undeclared Milk Allergen in Beef Jerky.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275796-whip-city-jerky-recall-undeclared-milk-allergen-in-beef-jerky. Based on USDA FSIS recall #007-2018 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/whip-city-jerky-llc-recalls-beef-jerky-products-due-misbranding-and-undeclared).
Why it’s dangerous
The product contains milk, which is not listed on the ingredient label. For individuals with a milk allergy, consuming undeclared milk can trigger a serious allergic reaction or other health issues.
Who’s affected
People who purchased specific 2.8-oz packages of Whip City Jerky beef jerky sold in Massachusetts, Connecticut, or via internet/catalog sales between December 2017 and January 2018. Individuals with milk allergies are at the highest risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2.8-oz packages of Whip City Jerky beef jerky with the following BEST WHEN USED BY dates: 020918, 022318, 030218, 030918, 031618, 032318 (BBQ); 021218, 021918, 022618, 030518, 031218, 031918 (Black Peppered Curry); 021118, 021818, 022518, 030418, 031118, 031818 (Cajun); 021118, 021818, 022518, 030418, 031118, 031818 (Hawaiian); 020918, 022318, 030218, 030918, 031618, 032318 (Hot Original); 021118, 021818, 022518, 030418, 031118, 031818 (Jalapeno); 021018, 022418, 030318, 031018, 031718 (Lemon Pepper); 020818, 021518, 022218, 030118, 030818, 031518, 032218 (Maple); 021018, 022418, 030318, 031018, 031718, 032418 (Mesquite); 020818 through 032418 (Original); 020818, 030118, 030818, 031518, 032218 (Plain); 020918, 022318, 030218, 030918, 031618, 032318 (Ragin Buffalo); and 021018, 022418, 030318, 031018, 031718 (Redhot Rudolph). Look for the USDA mark of inspection with establishment number EST. 00948M.
- Brand
Whip City Jerky- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Consumption
Do not eat the recalled beef jerky products under any circumstances.
Dispose Or Return
Throw the product away or return it to the place where you purchased it.
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 Connecticut and Massachusetts.
USDA FSIS distribution: “Connecticut, Massachusetts”
States: Connecticut, Massachusetts.
Recall timeline
FSIS closed this recall in 2018.
- 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
Has anyone been injured by this product?
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products at the time of the recall 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 #007-2018 (February 1, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 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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