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Medium RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Beef Jerky Products Recalled for Undeclared Sesame Oil

Agency Publication Date: May 26, 2021
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Summary

Legacy Food Company, Inc. is recalling approximately 67,895 pounds of various beef jerky products because they contain sesame oil, which is not listed on the label. The recalled items include 10-lb and 16-oz packages sold under the Vua Kho Bo and Formosa Brand names produced between July 20, 2020, and May 14, 2021. Consumers who have purchased these products should not eat them, as they pose a risk to those with sesame allergies.

Risk

The product contains sesame oil, a known allergen that was not declared on the ingredient label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your beef jerky packaging for the brand names 'Vua Kho Bo', 'Formosa Brand', or 'Hot Peppered Beef Jerky' and the establishment numbers 'EST 2446' or 'Est. 8256' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
  2. Identify if you have any of the following: 10-lb packages of 'N4 Vua Kho Bo Curry', 'N8 Vua Kho Bo Flank Steak', 'N9 Vua Kho Bo House Special', 'Vua Kho Bo Hot', or 'Hot Peppered Beef Jerky'; or 16-oz packages of 'Formosa Brand Hot Peppered Beef Jerky'.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Legacy Food Company at (909) 244-0865 for further instructions.
  4. If you are concerned about an injury or illness related to these products, contact a healthcare provider.
  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:

💰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: N4 Vua Kho Bo Curry Beef Jerky (10-lb)
Item Code:
N4
Establishment #: Est. 8256
Date Ranges: Produced between July 20, 2020 and May 14, 2021

Sold in bulk packaging; may have been repackaged or sold from bins.

Product: N8 Vua Kho Bo Flank Steak Beef Jerky Fish Sauce (10-lb)
Item Code:
N8
Establishment #: Est. 8256
Date Ranges: Produced between July 20, 2020 and May 14, 2021

Sold in bulk packaging; may have been repackaged or sold from bins.

Product: N9 Vua Kho Bo House Special Beef Jerky Fish Sauce (10-lb)
Item Code:
N9
Establishment #: Est. 8256
Date Ranges: Produced between July 20, 2020 and May 14, 2021

Sold in bulk packaging; may have been repackaged or sold from bins.

Product: Vua Kho Bo Hot Beef Jerky (10-lb)
Establishment #: Est. 8256
Date Ranges: Produced between July 20, 2020 and May 14, 2021

Sold in bulk packaging; may have been repackaged or sold from bins.

Product: Hot Peppered Beef Jerky (10-lb)
Establishment #: Est. 8256
Date Ranges: Produced between July 20, 2020 and May 14, 2021

Sold in bulk packaging; may have been repackaged or sold from bins.

Product: Formosa Brand Hot Peppered Beef Jerky (16-oz)
Establishment #: EST 2446
Date Ranges: Produced between July 20, 2020 and May 14, 2021

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 021-2021
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Legacy Food Company Inc,
Sold By: Retail stores in California; Online sales
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 32,560 pounds
Distributed To: California
Classification: Class II
Company Contact: Legacy Food Company Tony Kan, President/CEO (909) 244-0865
Agency Last Updated: September 29, 2021

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Sources: USDA Notice · Raw API Response