Golden Island BBQ Pork Jerky — possible metal contamination
Possible contamination with pieces of wiry metal from a conveyor belt used in production
The notice for Golden Island BBQ Pork Jerky by Golden Island, posted Oct 24, 2025 for Possible contamination with pieces of wiry metal from a conveyor belt used in production, was called off Sep 1, 2026. The source considers it over as of Sep 2, 2026; if you still have some, the lot codes on this page are how you tell.
This one has been called off by the source. If you still have some, the lot codes below are how you tell.
What happened
LSI, Inc. is recalling about 2.3 million pounds of Golden Island Korean BBQ pork jerky because it may contain small pieces of metal that broke off a conveyor belt during production. The jerky comes in 14.5-oz. and 16-oz. pouches with best-by dates from October 23, 2025 through September 23, 2026, and was sold at Costco and Sam's Club nationwide. No injuries have been confirmed so far.
What to do
If you have this pork jerky in your pantry, don't eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. If you're worried you may have been injured after eating it, contact your doctor. You can also check the exact lot codes and best-by dates on the FSIS product list linked in the recall notice.
| Product | UPC | Lot / codes | Best by | Package |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOLDEN ISLAND fire-grilled PORK JERKY Korean BARBECUE recipe | — | — | 2025-10-23 to 2026-09-23 | 14.5-oz. and 16-oz. plastic pouches |
Nationwide
Sold atCostcoSam's Club
- FSIS — primary source, first seen Sep 1, 2026
Brand history: Golden Island · Report an error · Extraction confidence 85%
Questions
Every answer is a field on this notice.
Is Golden Island BBQ Pork Jerky recalled?
The notice for Golden Island BBQ Pork Jerky by Golden Island, posted Oct 24, 2025 for Possible contamination with pieces of wiry metal from a conveyor belt used in production, was called off Sep 1, 2026. The source considers it over as of Sep 2, 2026; if you still have some, the lot codes on this page are how you tell.
What should I do?
If you have this pork jerky in your pantry, don't eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. If you're worried you may have been injured after eating it, contact your doctor. You can also check the exact lot codes and best-by dates on the FSIS product list linked in the recall notice.
Where was it sold?
Sold at Costco, Sam's Club. Distribution: Nationwide.
Which lot codes and UPCs are affected?
1 product listed. No upcs given. No lot codes given. Match the code printed on your package, not the product name.