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✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Imperio Distribution LLC is recalling approximately 946 pounds of ready-to-eat beef jerky products because they were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and misbranded with an unauthorized USDA mark of inspection. The company urges consumers not to consume these products due to potential health risks from undeclared allergens, harmful bacteria, or other contaminants. No confirmed illnesses have been reported yet. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1703065-imperio-distribution-llc-recalls-beef-jerky-products-produced-without-the.
“Imperio Beef Jerky Recall: Unauthorized USDA Inspection Mark.” GovInfoNow, updated October 25, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1703065-imperio-distribution-llc-recalls-beef-jerky-products-produced-without-the. Based on USDA FSIS recall #027-2026 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/imperio-distribution-llc-recalls-beef-jerky-products-produced-without-benefit).
Imperio Distribution LLC is recalling approximately 946 pounds of beef jerky products produced without federal inspection and misbranded with an unauthorized USDA mark, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Oct. 24, 2026. Consumers are urged not to consume these products.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Imperio
Product: 2 oz. sealed bag of "IMPERIO FUEGO BEEF JERKY (CARNE SECA)."
Product: 2 oz. sealed bag of "IMPERIO ORIGINAL BEEF JERKY (CARNE SECA)."
Product: 2 oz. sealed bag of "IMPERIO LIMÓN BEEF JERKY (CARNE SECA)."
Packaging dates: January 2026 to October 2026
Distribution states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin
What to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. For questions, contact Manuel Cortes at 630-532-9560 or manuelcortes33@gmail.com.
The hazard
The beef jerky products were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and misbranded because of the unauthorized use of a USDA mark of inspection, specifically establishment number "1885" inside the mark. FSIS stated that food produced without inspection may contain undeclared allergens, harmful bacteria, or other contaminants that put consumer health and safety at risk.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include "Raw Beef Products Imported Without Reinspection Risk Food Safety" (2026-08-07), "Star Meat Delivery Recalls Unsafe Raw Meat Products Without USDA Inspection" (2026-09-22), and "Gangothri Pickled Meat Recall: Uninspected RTE Products" (2026-08-17).
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 2 oz. sealed bags of "IMPERIO FUEGO BEEF JERKY (CARNE SECA)," "IMPERIO ORIGINAL BEEF JERKY (CARNE SECA)," or "IMPERIO LIMÓN BEEF JERKY (CARNE SECA)." These products were packaged between January 2026 and October 2026.
Brand
Imperio
Category
Meat & poultry
Based on the official USDA FSIS remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop consuming the product
Do not eat the beef jerky under any circumstances due to potential contamination risks.
Discard or return the item
Throw away the products or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.
Official remedy
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Subject: Recall 027-2026 — Imperio Beef Jerky Recall: Unauthorized USDA Inspection Mark
Hello,
I own a Imperio Beef Jerky Recall: Unauthorized USDA Inspection Mark that is covered by recall 027-2026 from Imperio.
The official recall notice states: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 25, 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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