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High RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Dried Hawaiian Style Beef Crisps Recalled for Undeclared Soy Lecithin

Agency Publication Date: March 1, 2026
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Summary

Punahele Jerky Company, Inc. is issuing a public health alert for several ready-to-eat beef jerky products, including Dried Hawaiian Style Beef Crisps and Uncle K's Beef Crisps, because they contain soy lecithin, a known allergen not listed on the label. While the products are no longer available for purchase in stores, they were sold in 4-oz and 6-oz plastic packages with best by dates of February 17, 2027 or earlier. Consumers are urged to check their pantries for these items, which were sold at retail stores in Hawaii and online nationwide.

Risk

The product contains soy lecithin, which can cause a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction in people with a soy allergy or sensitivity. No adverse reactions have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for 6-oz packages of 'DRIED HAWAIIAN STYLE BEEF CRISPS, ORIGINAL SALT & PEPPER FLAVOR' or 4-oz packages of 'PUNAHELE JERKY COMPANY INC UNCLE K'S BEEF CRISPS' and 'PUNAHELE JERKY COMPANY INC KILAUEA FIRE SPICY BEEF CRISPS'.
  2. Identify affected products by looking for 'best by' dates of February 17, 2027 or earlier, and establishment number 'EST. 2625' inside the USDA mark of inspection for the 6-oz variety.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions.
  4. If you have questions regarding the public health alert, contact Sabrina Vaughn, Food Safety and QA Compliance Officer, at 808-961-0877.
  5. Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional food safety questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

πŸ’°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
πŸ—‘οΈOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Dried Hawaiian Style Beef Crisps, Original Salt & Pepper Flavor (6-oz)by Punahele Jerky Company, Inc.
Variants: Original Salt & Pepper Flavor
UPC Codes:
664183066545
Establishment #: EST. 2625
Date Ranges: Best by February 17, 2027 or prior

Bearing establishment number EST. 2625 inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Product: Uncle K's Beef Crisps (4-oz)by Punahele Jerky Company, Inc.
Item Code:
10180
UPC Codes:
664183067740
Establishment #: EST. 2625
Date Ranges: Best by February 17, 2027 or prior

Punahele Jerky Company Inc branding.

Product: Kilauea Fire Spicy Beef Crisps (4-oz)by Punahele Jerky Company, Inc.
Variants: Spicy
Item Code:
10181
UPC Codes:
664183067757
Establishment #: EST. 2625
Date Ranges: Best by February 17, 2027 or prior

Punahele Jerky Company Inc branding.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: PHA-03012026-01
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Punahele Jerky Company, Inc.
Sold By: Retail stores in Hawaii; Online sales
Manufactured In: United States
Distributed To: Nationwide
Classification: Public Health Alert
Company Contact: Food Safety and QA Compliance Officer Sabrina Vaughn 808-961-0877
Agency Last Updated: March 1, 2026

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: USDA Notice Β· Raw API Response