Buc-ee's Hill Country Brand Teriyaki Beef Jerky Recalled for Metal Fragments

Agency Publication Date: September 21, 2018

Summary

Junior's Smokehouse Processing Plant is recalling approximately 690 pounds of Buc-ee's Hill Country Brand Teriyaki Beef Jerky because it may contain pieces of hard metal. The recall was initiated after a consumer reported finding metal in the product. No injuries have been reported, but the metal fragments pose a serious choking and injury hazard.

Risk

The product may contain pieces of hard metal that can cause injury to the mouth and throat or pose a choking hazard if swallowed.

What You Should Do

Check your pantry for 4 oz. plastic pouches of Buc-ee's Hill Country Brand Teriyaki Beef Jerky with a 'BEST BY 08-09-2019' date and lot code 220-272.
Look for establishment number 'EST. 48213' inside the USDA mark of inspection on the package label.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions.
If you have concerns about an injury or illness related to this product, contact a healthcare provider immediately.
For questions about the recall, contact Scott Chambers, CEO of Junior's Smokehouse Processing Plant, at 979-533-3544.
Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 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: Buc-ee's Hill Country Brand Teriyaki Beef Jerky (4 oz.)

Variants: Teriyaki

UPC Codes:

857196005476

Lot Numbers:

220-272 (Exp 08-09-2019)

Establishment #: EST. 48213

Date Ranges: Produced on August 9, 2018

Labeled as 'MADE IN TEXAS FROM SOLID STRIPS OF BEEF, READY TO EAT'.

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Recall Documents

View product labels, distribution lists, and other details in the attached documents.

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Recall ID: 083-2018

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Junior's Smokehouse Processing Plant

Sold By: Buc-ee's

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 545 pounds

Distributed To: Texas

Classification: Class II

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your pantry for 4 oz. plastic pouches of Buc-ee's Hill Country Brand Teriyaki Beef Jerky with a 'BEST BY 08-09-2019' date and lot code 220-272.

Look for establishment number 'EST. 48213' inside the USDA mark of inspection on the package label.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions.

If you have concerns about an injury or illness related to this product, contact a healthcare provider immediately.

For questions about the recall, contact Scott Chambers, CEO of Junior's Smokehouse Processing Plant, at 979-533-3544.

Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional food safety questions.