Overview
- The recall covers products shipped to Costco and Sam’s Club across the U.S., totaling 2,277,540 pounds of ready-to-eat jerky.
- FSIS identifies affected 14.5‑oz and 16‑oz pouches with establishment number M279A and best-by dates from Oct. 23, 2025, through Sept. 23, 2026.
- Canadian alerts apply to 410‑gram packages sold at Costco with UPC 0 17082 01049 0, though posted best-by date ranges differ between Costco and the CFIA.
- LSI says the metal likely originated from a production conveyor belt after multiple consumer reports of wiry fragments.
- No injuries have been confirmed, and officials advise customers not to eat the product and to return it for a refund.