Beef Jerky Recalled for Undeclared Soy Allergen Risk

A public health alert has been issued for certain beef jerky products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The products may contain soy lecithin, an allergen not listed on the label.

Affected Products:

• 6-oz. packages of "DRIED HAWAIIAN STYLE BEEF CRISPS, ORIGINAL SALT & PEPPER FLAVOR" with establishment number "EST. 2625".
• 4-oz. packages of "PUNAHELE JERKY COMPANY INC UNCLE K'S BEEF CRISPS".
• 4-oz. packages of "PUNAHELE JERKY COMPANY INC KILAUEA FIRE SPICY BEEF CRISPS".

These items have best by dates of February 17, 2027, or earlier and were distributed in Hawaii and sold online nationwide.

Reason for Alert:

The alert was issued after a routine label review found that soy lecithin was not declared on the product labels. This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

Consumer Guidance:

Consumers are advised not to consume these products. They should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions, but those concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

For questions, contact Sabrina Vaughn, Food Safety and QA Compliance Officer, at 808-961-0877. For food safety questions, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or email [email protected]. To report a problem, use the Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System.