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Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereUSDA FSIS·027-2026·Announced 2026-10-24

Imperio Distribution Recalls Beef Jerky Produced Without Federal Inspection

Imperio Distribution LLC is recalling approximately 946 pounds of beef jerky produced without federal inspection and misbranded with an unauthorized USDA mark.

The agency’s classification

USDA FSIS: Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as Class I because the beef jerky was produced without federal inspection, creating a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences from potential undeclared allergens or harmful bacteria. The source states there have been no confirmed reports of illness or injury.

Plain-English summary

Imperio Distribution LLC, an Elgin, Illinois establishment, is recalling approximately 946 pounds of ready-to-eat beef jerky products. The recall involves three varieties of 2-ounce sealed bags: Imperio Fuego Beef Jerky, Imperio Original Beef Jerky, and Imperio Limón Beef Jerky. These products were packaged between January 2026 and October 2026.

The recall was initiated because the products were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and were misbranded due to the unauthorized use of a USDA mark of inspection. Specifically, the packaging included the unapproved use of another facility's mark of inspection, identified as establishment number 1885. The problem was discovered during FSIS surveillance activities. The products were distributed to retail locations in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin.

There have been no confirmed reports of illness or injury due to consumption of these products. However, food produced without inspection may contain undeclared allergens, harmful bacteria, or other contaminants that put consumer health and safety at risk. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Imperio Distribution LLC Recalls Beef Jerky Products Produced Without the Benefit of Inspection
Category
Food — Beef Jerky
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

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