Washington Firm Recalls Beef Jerky Products That May Be Undercooked

WASHINGTON, May 7, 2016 – 4 Frendz, LLC., a Clarkston, Wash. establishment, is recalling approximately 497 pounds of beef jerky products due to under-processing and potential survival of bacterial pathogens in the products, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The items were produced from Aug. 10, 2015 to April 11, 2016. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)]

• 3-oz. VACUUM-PACKED packages containing “SOUTHFORK SAUSAGE MESQUITE PEPPER JERKY with use by/sell by dates of 5/10/16-1/11/17 and packaging dates of 8/10/15-4/11/16.”
• 3-oz. VACUUM-PACKED packages containing “SOUTHFORK SAUSAGE HONEY JERKY with use by/sell by dates of 5/10/16-1/11/17 and packaging dates of 8/10/15-4/11/16.”
• 3-oz. VACUUM-PACKED packages containing “SOUTHFORK SAUSAGE MESQUITE JERKY with use by/sell by dates of 5/10/16-1/11/17 and packaging dates of 8/10/15-4/11/16.”
• 3-oz. VACUUM-PACKED packages containing “SOUTHFORK SAUSAGE TERIYAKI JERKY with use by/sell by dates of 5/10/16-1/11/17 and packaging dates of 8/10/15-4/11/16.”
• 3-oz. VACUUM-PACKED packages containing “SOUTHFORK SAUSAGE HOT HONEY JERKY with use by/sell by dates of 5/10/16-1/11/17 and packaging dates of 8/10/15-4/11/16.”

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. M22017” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Idaho and Washington.

The problem was discovered during a comprehensive FSIS Food Safety Assessment (FSA) inspection performed in the establishment by an FSIS Enforcement Investigations and Analysis Officer.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify theircustomers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify theircustomers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

Consumers or media with questions about the recall can contact Art King, Managing Partner, at (509)-751-9888.