LSI recalls Golden Island FireGrilled pork jerky over metal fragments

LSI, Inc. of Alpena, South Dakota, has voluntarily recalled more than 2.2 million pounds 998,000 kilograms of Golden Island FireGrilled Korean Barbecue pork jerky sold at Costco and Sam’s Club stores nationwide after customers reported finding small pieces of wiry metal in the product, federal officials said Friday.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said the recall covers ready-to-eat pork jerky packaged in 14.5-ounce and 16-ounce plastic pouches. The affected packages carry establishment number M279A inside the USDA mark of inspection and have best-by dates ranging from October 23, 2025, through September 23, 2026. Roughly four dozen lots are included in the recall, which covers product distributed to Costco and Sam’s Club locations across the United States.

The recall followed multiple consumer complaints. FSIS stated, "The establishment determined that the metal originated from the conveyor belt used in production." Company officials reported the metal fragments were traced to that equipment. As of the agency’s announcement, no injuries had been confirmed.

Officials urged consumers not to eat the recalled product. FSIS advised that...