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Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Various Beef Jerky Brands Recalled for Undeclared Anchovy Allergen

Agency Publication Date: January 15, 2021
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Summary

Approximately 14 varieties of beef jerky sold under the Settlers Jerky, Sierra Madre Provision Co., and Charlie Brown Farms brands are being flagged due to an undeclared allergen. These ready-to-eat products contain anchovies, a known fish allergen, which is not listed on the packaging labels. This issue was discovered during routine inspection by the USDA, though no illnesses or reactions have been confirmed to date.

Risk

Consumers with an allergy or severe sensitivity to anchovies (fish) run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for Settlers Jerky, Sierra Madre Provision Co., or Charlie Brown Farms beef jerky products with the establishment number 'EST. 8275' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
  2. Identify affected Settlers Jerky (Peppered, Old Fashioned, Hot Beef, Prime Rib, Ring of Fire, Ghost Pepper) in 3-oz., 4-oz., or 8-oz. gold foil bags.
  3. Identify affected Sierra Madre Provision Co. (Old Fashioned, Peppered, Hot Beef, Ghost Pepper, Ring of Fire) in 3.25-oz. silver bags.
  4. Identify affected Charlie Brown Farms (Ghost Pepper in silver bags; Original Prime Rib or Ring of Fire in gold bags).
  5. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  6. Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 or live chat via 'Ask USDA' from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for additional food safety questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Settlers Jerky Peppered Beef
Variants: 3-oz., 4-oz., 8-oz., Gold foil bags
UPC Codes:
092116858897
Establishment #: EST. 8275
Date Ranges: Produced from October 20, 2020 through January 12, 2021

One-year shelf life.

Product: Settlers Jerky Old Fashioned
Variants: 3-oz., 4-oz., 8-oz., Gold foil bags
UPC Codes:
092116087266
Establishment #: EST. 8275
Date Ranges: Produced from October 20, 2020 through January 12, 2021

One-year shelf life.

Product: Settlers Jerky Hot Beef
Variants: 4-oz., Gold foil bags
UPC Codes:
092116008605
Establishment #: EST. 8275
Date Ranges: Produced from October 20, 2020 through January 12, 2021

One-year shelf life.

Product: Settlers Jerky Prime Rib
Variants: 3-oz., 4-oz., 8-oz., Gold foil bags
UPC Codes:
092116951116
Establishment #: EST. 8275
Date Ranges: Produced from October 20, 2020 through January 12, 2021

One-year shelf life.

Product: Settlers Jerky Ring of Fire Beef Jerky
Variants: 3-oz., 4-oz., 8-oz., Gold foil bags
UPC Codes:
092116008551
Establishment #: EST. 8275
Date Ranges: Produced from October 20, 2020 through January 12, 2021

One-year shelf life.

Product: Settlers Jerky Ghost Pepper
Variants: 3-oz., 4-oz., 8-oz., Gold foil bags
UPC Codes:
092116858910
Establishment #: EST. 8275
Date Ranges: Produced from October 20, 2020 through January 12, 2021

One-year shelf life.

Product: Sierra Madre Provision Co. Old Fashioned Beef Jerky
Variants: 3.25-oz., Silver bags
UPC Codes:
092116008261
Establishment #: EST. 8275
Date Ranges: Produced from October 20, 2020 through January 12, 2021

One-year shelf life.

Product: Sierra Madre Provision Co. Peppered Beef Jerky
Variants: 3.25-oz., Silver bags
UPC Codes:
092116008483
Establishment #: EST. 8275
Date Ranges: Produced from October 20, 2020 through January 12, 2021

One-year shelf life.

Product: Sierra Madre Provision Co. Ring of Fire Beef Jerky
Variants: 3.25-oz., Silver bags
UPC Codes:
092116008339
Establishment #: EST. 8275
Date Ranges: Produced from October 20, 2020 through January 12, 2021

One-year shelf life.

Product: Sierra Madre Provision Co. Hot Beef Jerky
Variants: 3.25-oz., Silver bags
UPC Codes:
092116008940
Establishment #: EST. 8275
Date Ranges: Produced from October 20, 2020 through January 12, 2021

One-year shelf life.

Product: Sierra Madre Provision Co. Ghost Pepper Beef Jerky
Variants: 3.25-oz., Silver bags
UPC Codes:
092116002795
Establishment #: EST. 8275
Date Ranges: Produced from October 20, 2020 through January 12, 2021

One-year shelf life.

Product: Charlie Brown Farms Premium Fresh Beef Jerky Ghost Pepper
Variants: 3-oz., 4-oz., 8-oz., Silver bags
Establishment #: EST. 8275
Date Ranges: Produced from October 20, 2020 through January 12, 2021

Codes 2405 (4 oz.), 2304 (3 oz.), and 2807 (8 oz.) noted on labels.

Product: Charlie Brown Farms Premium Fresh Beef Jerky Original Prime Rib
Variants: 3-oz., 4-oz., Gold bags
Establishment #: EST. 8275
Date Ranges: Produced from October 20, 2020 through January 12, 2021

One-year shelf life.

Product: Charlie Brown Farms Premium Fresh Beef Jerky Ring of Fire
Variants: 3-oz., 4-oz., Gold bags
Establishment #: EST. 8275
Date Ranges: Produced from October 20, 2020 through January 12, 2021

Codes 2311 (3 oz.) and 2412 (4 oz.) noted on labels.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: PHA-01152021-01
Status: Active
Sold By: Retail locations in California; Wholesale
Manufactured In: United States
Distributed To: California
Classification: Public Health Alert
Agency Last Updated: January 15, 2021

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Sources: USDA Notice · Raw API Response