USDA2026-03-01Public Health AlertALLERGEN
Beef jerky products recalled for undeclared soy allergen
SOYNationwide distribution
Throw out beef jerky with undeclared soy
Several beef jerky products sold in Hawaii and online contain soy lecithin that is not listed on the label. Soy is a common allergen that can cause serious reactions in people with soy allergies. The products are no longer being sold, but some may still be in home pantries.
- Check your pantry for 6-oz. 'Dried Hawaiian Style Beef Crisps' or 4-oz. 'Uncle K's' or 'Kilauea Fire' beef crisps with best-by dates of February 17, 2027 or earlier
- Do not eat these products if you or anyone in your home has a soy allergy
- Throw away the products or return them to the store
- Call your doctor if you have eaten these products and experience an allergic reaction
Hazard
Unreported Allergens
Sold states
Nationwide
Manufactured in
Punahele Jerky Company, Inc.
Products
6-oz. plastic packages containing "DRIED HAWAIIAN STYLE BEEF CRISPS, ORIGINAL SALT & PEPPER FLAVOR", and bearing establishment number "EST. 2625" inside the USDA mark of inspection., 4-oz. plastic packages containing "PUNAHELE JERKY COMPANY INC UNCLE K'S BEEF CRISPS"., 4-oz. plastic packages containing "PUNAHELE JERKY COMPANY INC KILAUEA FIRE SPICY BEEF CRISPS".
Consumer contact
Company Contact Food Safety and QA Compliance Officer Sabrina Vaughn 808-961-0877
Official notice
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-ready-eat-beef-jerky-products-due-misbranding-andDon't want to check this manually?
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