Tillamook Teriyaki Beef Jerky Recall: Misbranding with Unlabeled MSG
Recall of 102 pounds of Tillamook Teriyaki Beef Jerky due to misbranding; products may contain unlabeled MSG. Consumers should check labels for lot code 11588 and best by date 03/09/19.
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What happened, in plain English
Tillamook Country Smoker is recalling about 102 pounds of ready-to-eat teriyaki beef jerky products because they were mislabeled. The products may contain monosodium glutamate (MSG) that isn't listed on the label. This misbranding could lead to confusion about the product's ingredients. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275850-tillamook-teriyaki-beef-jerky-recall-misbranding-with-unlabeled-msg.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275850-tillamook-teriyaki-beef-jerky-recall-misbranding-with-unlabeled-msg · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #059-2018
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“Tillamook Teriyaki Beef Jerky Recall: Misbranding with Unlabeled MSG.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275850-tillamook-teriyaki-beef-jerky-recall-misbranding-with-unlabeled-msg. Based on USDA FSIS recall #059-2018 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/recall-notification-report-059-2018-beef-jerky-products).
Why it’s dangerous
The products were mislabeled as Teriyaki Beef Jerky when they were actually Old Fashioned Silver Dollar Beef Jerky, which contains MSG. The Teriyaki label does not list MSG, so consumers might unknowingly eat a product with MSG that they need to avoid.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Tillamook Teriyaki Beef Jerky with lot code 11588 and best by date 03/09/19 are affected. People with dietary restrictions requiring MSG disclosure may be at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for lot code 11588 and best by date 03/09/19 on the label. Products were produced on June 7, 2018, and shipped to Utah and North Carolina distribution centers.
- Brand
Tillamook Country Smoker- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for lot code 11588 and best by date 03/09/19 on the label.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in North Carolina and Utah.
USDA FSIS distribution: “North Carolina, Utah”
States: North Carolina, Utah.
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 injury from this product?
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been reported. There is no risk of injury from consuming the product.
How can I get more information?
Contact Ashley Brandt, Tillamook Country Smoker's Vice President of Marketing, at (763) 656-9014 or visit AskKaren.gov for food safety questions.
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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 #059-2018 (July 6, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 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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