Legacy Beef Recalls Undercooked Beef Jerky Products in Washington and Idaho
Legacy Beef, LLC is recalling approximately 497 pounds of beef jerky products due to under-processing and potential bacterial pathogens. No illnesses have been reported.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly classifies the recall as 'High - Class I' and 'Class I'. Per the rubric, an agency classification of USDA Class I mandates a severity score of 5 (Critical), regardless of the absence of reported illnesses.
Plain-English summary
Legacy Beef, LLC, a Clarkston, Washington establishment, is recalling approximately 497 pounds of beef jerky products. The recall is due to under-processing, which creates a risk for the survival of bacterial pathogens in the products. The affected items were produced between August 10, 2015, and April 11, 2016.
The specific products subject to recall are 3-oz. vacuum-packed packages of Southfork Sausage Jerky in Mesquite Pepper, Honey, Mesquite, Teriyaki, and Hot Honey flavors. These products bear the establishment number EST. M22017 inside the USDA mark of inspection and have use-by or sell-by dates ranging from May 10, 2016, to January 11, 2017. The items were shipped to retail locations in Idaho and Washington.
The issue was identified during a comprehensive FSIS Food Safety Assessment inspection. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers with questions can contact the company or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline.
The recalled product
- Product
- Washington Firm Recalls Beef Jerky Products That May Be Undercooked
- Brand
- Legacy Beef, LLC
- Manufacturer
- Legacy Beef, LLC
- Category
- Food — Beef Jerky
Distribution
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