California Jerky Factory Beef Jerky Recall: Possible Underprocessing Risk
Recall of beef jerky products from California Jerky Factory due to possible underprocessing. Consumers urged not to consume these items with specific expiration dates and packaging details.
Use caution until it’s fixed
a processing deviation that may have led to under processing of products
What happened, in plain English
California Jerky Factory is recalling beef jerky products that may have been underprocessed. This recall is due to a processing deviation found during a food safety check. Consumers should stop using these products to avoid potential health risks. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275814-california-jerky-factory-beef-jerky-recall-possible-underprocessing-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275814-california-jerky-factory-beef-jerky-recall-possible-underprocessing-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #025-2018
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“California Jerky Factory Beef Jerky Recall: Possible Underprocessing Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275814-california-jerky-factory-beef-jerky-recall-possible-underprocessing-risk. Based on USDA FSIS recall #025-2018 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/california-jerky-factory-inc.-recalls-beef-jerky-products-due-possible-processing).
Why it’s dangerous
The recall is due to a processing deviation that may have resulted in underprocessing of the beef jerky. Underprocessed meat can lead to potential health risks such as foodborne illness if consumed.
Who’s affected
Owners of beef jerky products with specific expiration dates (120418, 120518, 010219) from California Jerky Factory, Inc. in California, Hawaii, and Nevada. Those who have consumed these products are at risk of potential health issues.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for products labeled 'Beef Jerky Store Beef Jerky Original Crispy' or 'California Jerky Factory Crispy Beef Jerky Original/Teriyaki' with expiration dates of 120418, 120518, or 010219. Products also bear establishment number Est. 18995 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
- Brand
California Jerky Factory- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Products
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 3 states.
USDA FSIS distribution: “California, Hawaii, Nevada”
States: California, Hawaii, Nevada.
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
Is there a risk of serious injury from this product?
The recall states there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions, but underprocessed meat can lead to potential foodborne illness risks.
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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 #025-2018 (March 21, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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.