**USDA Issues Major Recall on Pork Jerky Sold at Sam’s Club and Costco — Potentially Life-Threatening**
A significant recall has just been announced by the USDA involving pork jerky sold at Sam’s Club and Costco. This recall could be “life-threatening” due to the potential contamination of the product with pieces of metal.
According to the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), approximately 2 million pounds of pork jerky are currently on the market that may contain metal fragments. It’s obviously dangerous to bite into your favorite jerky only to find yourself chewing on metal.
### Product Details
The affected product is Golden Island Korean BBQ Pork Jerky, produced by LSI, Inc. It was sold exclusively at Costco and Sam’s Club locations across the United States, packaged in 14.5 and 16-ounce bags.
Because there are numerous lot numbers and codes involved with this recall, it’s best to check the complete list [here](#) to see if you have one of the recalled bags in your possession.
### Just How Much Jerky Is Recalled?
To give you an idea of the sheer volume, 2,277,540 pounds of pork jerky is approximately the equivalent of 100 trips of a standard 10-ton dump truck filled to capacity. That’s a massive amount of product currently affected by this recall.
### What Should You Do?
If you already own a bag of the recalled Golden Island Korean BBQ Pork Jerky, **do not consume it**. The FSIS has classified this recall as Class I, which means that eating the product could lead to serious injury or even death.
The safest course of action is to either throw the jerky away or return it to Sam’s Club or Costco for a full refund. However, be sure not to use your refunded money to purchase more of the same jerky until the issue has been resolved.
### How Many Locations are Affected?
– **Costco:** There are currently 634 Costco locations operating across the United States, according to Scrape Hero.
– **Sam’s Club:** Similarly, Sam’s Club has around 600 locations nationwide, as reported by Scrape Hero.
If you shop at either of these stores and have purchased this specified pork jerky, take a moment to verify your product and ensure your safety.
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Stay safe, and keep an eye on official FSIS announcements for the latest updates.
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