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According to the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS), fish-like allergens that have not been declared misleading have led to the recall of over 15,000 pounds of heat-treated stable beef meat and snack stick products.
Springville Meat & Cold Storage Co. issued a recall on Tuesday, June 3rd for beef jerky and beef stick items produced on various dates from May 30, 2023 to May 30, 2025. In addition to the recall, the Springville, Utah-based company is voluntarily testing elk, venison and buffalo jerky products for allergens that have not been declared misleading, the agency said.
According to FSI, allergens not declared on meat products labels are fish, and more specifically anchovy. Affected products shipped to retailers nationwide have the establishment number “estimated 20528” within the USDA inspection mark.
FSIS inspectors discovered the problem while observing the product, revealing that the Worcestershire sauce used in jerky snack sticks and snack sticks contain anchovies, the agency said. The meat processor previously used Worcestershire sauce without anchovy, but the new Worcestershire sauce used in the product contains small fish, FSIS said.
FSIS said there have been no confirmed reports of side effects from consumption of beef jerky and stick products. According to government agencies, anyone worried about injuries or illnesses should contact their healthcare provider.
What should I do if I buy a recalled beef jerky or snack stick product?
For those who may have pantry-influenced products, they should not consume them, FSI said. Instead, consumers will need to throw away their products or return them to where they buy them, the agency added.
Product labels, lot codes for recalled Springville meat items
There are multiple product labels and lot codes associated with the recall. This can be seen below.
