The Recall Desk
HighUSDA FSIS·014-2014·Announced 2014-02-11

Utah Firm Recalls Beef Jerky for Undeclared Soy Allergen

Prime Snax Inc. is recalling approximately 90,000 pounds of beef jerky products because they contain soy lecithin, a known allergen not declared on the label.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (soy) and is classified as USDA Class II, which aligns with the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Prime Snax Incorporated, a Salt Lake City, Utah establishment, is recalling approximately 90,000 pounds of beef jerky products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The products were processed with a releasing agent containing soy lecithin, a known allergen that is not declared on the label. The firm believed the releasing agent was a processing aid that did not need to be declared.

The recalled products include various brands such as Arizona Jacks, Desert Star, Southwest Trail, Terrell, and Kettle Creek. These items were produced prior to February 2, 2014, and shipped to retail locations nationwide. The products bear the establishment number EST. 18951 inside the USDA Mark of Inspection and a date on the packages prior to August 11, 2015.

FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Jackie Pappas at (801) 977-0742. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Utah Firm Recalls Various Beef Jerky Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen
Brand
Prime Snax Inc.
Manufacturer
Prime Snax Inc.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.