Springville Meat & Cold Storage Recalls Beef Jerky Due to Undeclared Allergen

Springville Meat & Cold Storage Co. of Springville, Utah, is recalling about 15,388 pounds of heat-treated shelf-stable ready-to-eat beef jerky and beef snack stick products and voluntarily inspected elk, venison and buffalo jerky products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. The product contains anchovies, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.

The beef jerky and beef sticks were produced on various dates from May 30, 2023, to May 30, 2025.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number "EST. 20528" inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

The problem was discovered during production observations by FSIS inspectors, revealing that the Worcestershire sauce used in jerky and snack stick products contained anchovies. The establishment previously used Worcestershire sauce without anchovies, but it was discovered that the new Worcestershire sauce does contain anchovies, said FSIS.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers' pantries. 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 with questions about the recall can contact Ryan Cope, owner, Springville Meat & Cold Storage Co., at ryan@springvillemeat.com.