More than 2 million pounds of ready-to-eat Korean barbecue pork jerky is being recalled as it may be contaminated with pieces of metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Friday.

The product is made by LSI Inc., an Alpena, S.D., establishment. The affected jerky product has a one-year shelf-life with “best by” dates ranging Oct. 23, 2025, through Sept. 23, 2026, printed on the side of the packaging.

The recall includes 14.5-oz. and 16-oz. plastic pouches containing “GOLDEN ISLAND fire-grilled PORK JERKY Korean BARBECUE recipe.”

The product subject to recall bears establishment number “M279A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. This item was shipped to Costco and Sam’s Club retail locations nationwide.

The problem was discovered after the company received multiple complaints from consumers finding pieces of wiry metal in the pork jerky product. LSI Inc. determined that the metal originated from the conveyor belt used in production. There have been no confirmed reports of injury due to consumption of this product.

The Food Safety and Inspection Service is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ pantries. Consumers who have purchased this product are urged not to consume it and instead throw it away or return it to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions about the recall may contact info@goldenislandjerky.com. Members of the media may contact media@goldenislandjerky.com.