California Jerky Factory, Inc. Recalls Beef Jerky Products Due to Possible Processing Deviation

WASHINGTON, March 21, 2018 California Jerky Factory, Inc., a South El Monte, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,238 pounds of beef jerky products due to a processing deviation that may have led to under processing of products, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The beef jerky items were produced and packaged on Dec. 4, 2017, Dec. 5, 2017, Jan. 2, 2018 and Jan 24, 2018. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Labels (PDF Only)] 3-oz. packages containing, Beef Jerky Store Beef Jerky Original Crispy, with EXP dates of 120418, 120518 and 010219. 6-oz. packages containing, Beef Jerky Store Beef Jerky Original Crispy, with EXP dates of 120418, 120518 and 010219. 3-oz. packages containing, Beef Jerky Store Beef Jerky Teriyaki, with EXP dates of 120418, 120518 and 010219. 6-oz. packages containing, Beef Jerky Store Beef Jerky Teriyaki, with EXP dates of 120418, 120518 and 010219. 1.5-oz. packages containing, California Jerky Factory Crispy Beef Jerky Original, with EXP dates of 120418, 120518 and 010219. 3-oz. packages containing, California Jerky Factory Crispy Beef Jerky Original, with EXP dates of 120418, 120518 and 010219. 7-oz. packages containing, California Jerky Factory Crispy Beef Jerky Original, with EXP dates of 120418, 120518 and 010219. 1.5-oz. packages containing, California Jerky Factory Crispy Beef Jerky Teriyaki, with EXP dates of 120418, 120518 and 010219. 3-oz. packages containing, California Jerky Factory Crispy Beef Jerky Teriyaki, with EXP dates of 120418, 120518 and 010219. 7-oz. packages containing, California Jerky Factory Crispy Beef Jerky Teriyaki, with EXP dates of 120418, 120518 and 010219. 10-lb. packages containing, Eurasia DELIGHT Beef Jerky Du Du Bo Kho, with EXP date 012419. 10-lb. packages containing, Vua Kho Bo Beef Jerky Du Du Bo Kho, with EXP date 012419. 10-lb. packages containing, Vua Kho Bo Beef Jerky Lemon Grass, with EXP date 012419. The products subject to recall bear the establishment number Est. 18995 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were sent to retail locations in California, Hawaii and Nevada and were also offered for internet sales. The problem was discovered by FSIS personnel while performing a food safety assessment at the establishment. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution lists will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls . Consumers and media with questions about the recall can contact Nghia Pham (Ben), Owner, California Jerky Factory, Inc. at (626) 417-8486. Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov . The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem .