Punahele Jerky Co. Beef Crisps — undeclared soy allergen
Undeclared soy lecithin allergen due to misbranding
Not recalled, but under an advisory as of Sep 2, 2026: a regulator flagged Punahele Jerky Co. Beef Crisps by Punahele Jerky Company on Mar 1, 2026 for Undeclared soy lecithin allergen due to misbranding without ordering it off shelves. The source gave no class; our read of the hazard is moderate risk.
This is an advisory, not a recall. A regulator flagged something worth knowing; nobody has said "pull it from shelves." Read the source and decide.
What happened
Punahele Jerky Company beef crisps (jerky) may contain soy lecithin that isn't listed on the label. If someone in your house has a soy allergy, these products could cause a reaction. The products have best by dates of February 17, 2027 or earlier, and were sold in Hawaii retail stores and online nationwide. No illnesses have been reported and the company isn't doing a formal recall because the product is no longer for sale, but FSIS is warning people who may already have it at home.
What to do
If you have any of these beef crisp/jerky products, do not eat them. Throw them away or return them to where you bought them. If anyone has had a reaction after eating them, contact a health care provider. Questions can be directed to the company or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854.
Undeclared allergens: Soy
| Product | UPC | Lot / codes | Best by | Package |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dried Hawaiian Style Beef Crisps, Original Salt & Pepper Flavor | — | EST. 2625 | 2027-02-17 or prior | 6-oz. plastic package |
| Punahele Jerky Company Inc Uncle K's Beef Crisps | — | — | 2027-02-17 or prior | 4-oz. plastic package |
| Punahele Jerky Company Inc Kilauea Fire Spicy Beef Crisps | — | — | 2027-02-17 or prior | 4-oz. plastic package |
Nationwide, HI
- FSIS — primary source, first seen Sep 1, 2026
Brand history: Punahele Jerky Company · Report an error · Extraction confidence 90%
Questions
Every answer is a field on this notice.
Is Punahele Jerky Co. Beef Crisps recalled?
Not recalled, but under an advisory as of Sep 2, 2026: a regulator flagged Punahele Jerky Co. Beef Crisps by Punahele Jerky Company on Mar 1, 2026 for Undeclared soy lecithin allergen due to misbranding without ordering it off shelves. The source gave no class; our read of the hazard is moderate risk.
What should I do?
If you have any of these beef crisp/jerky products, do not eat them. Throw them away or return them to where you bought them. If anyone has had a reaction after eating them, contact a health care provider. Questions can be directed to the company or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854.
Where was it sold?
The notice names no retailer. Distribution: Nationwide, HI.
Which lot codes and UPCs are affected?
3 products listed. No upcs given. Lot codes: EST. 2625. Match the code printed on your package, not the product name.