FSIS Health Alert: Beef Jerky Recalled for Undeclared Allergens

Published on March 04, 2026

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ready- To- Eat Beef Jerky Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen

For Immediate Release

YAVAPAI COUNTY, Arizona. –  The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for beef jerky products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The products may contain soy lecithin, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase.

The ready-to-eat beef jerky items bear best by dates of February 17, 2027, or prior. The following products subject to the public health alert are [view labels]:

• 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".

These items were distributed to retail stores in Hawaii and sold via online sales nationwide.

The problem was discovered during a routine FSIS label review.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a health care provider.

Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. 

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