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Misbranding and an undeclared fishy allergen have led to the recall of more than 15,000 pounds of heat-treated shelf-stable ready-to-eat beef jerky and snack stick products, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Springville Meat & Cold Storage Co. issued the recall on Tuesday, June 3, for the beef jerky and beef stick items produced on various dates from May 30, 2023, to May 30, 2025, the FSIS announced. In addition to the recall, the Springville, Utah-based company is voluntarily inspecting elk, venison and buffalo jerky products for misbranding and undeclared allergens, the government agency said.
The allergen not declared on the meat products’ labels is fish, more specifically, anchovies, according to the FSIS. The affected products, which were shipped to retail locations nationwide, have the establishment number “EST. 20528” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
FSIS inspectors discovered the issue during product observations, which revealed that the Worcestershire sauce used in the jerky and snack sticks contained anchovies, the government agency said. The meat processor previously used Worcestershire sauce without anchovies, but the new Worcestershire sauce used for the products does contain the small fish, the FSIS said.
The FSIS said there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to the consumption of the beef jerky and stick products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a health care provider, according to the government agency.
What should I do if I bought the recalled beef jerky, snack stick products?
For anyone who may have the affected products in their pantries, they should not consume them, the FSIS said. Instead, consumers should throw away or return the products to the place of purchase, the government agency added.
Product labels, lot codes for recalled Springville Meat items
There are multiple product labels and lot codes associated with the recall, which can be viewed below:
