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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Montrail Bison Jerky and Wild Sticks Recalled for Lack of Inspection

Agency Publication Date: June 25, 2018
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Summary

People's Sausage Co. is recalling approximately 13,554 pounds of Montrail Bison and Montrail Bison LLC. jerky and meat stick products. These items were produced without an approved voluntary grant of inspection from the USDA. Affected products include various flavors of Elk Jerky, Bison Jerky, and Wild Sticks sold in 3-oz and 4-oz plastic bags with use-by dates ranging from May 2018 to June 2020.

Risk

Meat products produced without the benefit of federal inspection may not meet food safety standards, which could pose a risk to human health if consumed.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify your product by checking the packaging for the brand names 'MONTRAIL BISON' or 'MONTRAIL BISON LLC.' and the flavor (Lemon Chile, Teriyaki, Sweet and Spicy, Old Fashioned, or Wild Sticks).
  2. Check the back of the package for the USDA mark of inspection containing the establishment number 'EST. 4160' inside a triangle.
  3. Verify the use-by date on your 3-oz or 4-oz plastic bag falls between May 3, 2018, and June 15, 2020.
  4. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact People's Sausage Co. President Mark Bianchetti at (213) 627-8633 for further instructions.
  5. Call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 if you have 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: MONTRAIL BISON WILD STICKS Hot and Spicy (4-oz)
Variants: Hot and Spicy
UPC Codes:
854879004252
Establishment #: EST. 4160
Date Ranges: Use by May 3, 2018 to June 15, 2020

Produced between May 3, 2016 and June 15, 2018.

Product: MONTRAIL BISON LLC. Elk Jerky Lemon Chile (3-oz)
Variants: Lemon Chile
UPC Codes:
854879004382
Establishment #: EST. 4160
Date Ranges: Use by May 3, 2018 to June 15, 2020

Produced between May 3, 2016 and June 15, 2018.

Product: MONTRAIL BISON LLC. Elk Jerky Teriyaki (3-oz)
Variants: Teriyaki
UPC Codes:
854879004221
Establishment #: EST. 4160
Date Ranges: Use by May 3, 2018 to June 15, 2020

Produced between May 3, 2016 and June 15, 2018.

Product: MONTRAIL BISON Elk Jerky Sweet and Spicy (3-oz)
Variants: Sweet and Spicy
UPC Codes:
854879004238
Establishment #: EST. 4160
Date Ranges: Use by May 3, 2018 to June 15, 2020

Produced between May 3, 2016 and June 15, 2018.

Product: MONTRAIL BISON Elk Jerky Old Fashioned (3-oz)
Variants: Old Fashioned
UPC Codes:
854879004214
Establishment #: EST. 4160
Date Ranges: Use by May 3, 2018 to June 15, 2020

Produced between May 3, 2016 and June 15, 2018.

Product: MONTRAIL BISON LLC. Bison Jerky Lemon Chile (3-oz)
Variants: Lemon Chile
UPC Codes:
854879004375
Establishment #: EST. 4160
Date Ranges: Use by May 3, 2018 to June 15, 2020

Produced between May 3, 2016 and June 15, 2018.

Product: MONTRAIL BISON LLC. Bison Jerky Teriyaki (3-oz)
Variants: Teriyaki
UPC Codes:
854879004016
Establishment #: EST. 4160
Date Ranges: Use by May 3, 2018 to June 15, 2020

Produced between May 3, 2016 and June 15, 2018.

Product: MONTRAIL BISON LLC. Bison Jerky Sweet and Spicy (3-oz)
Variants: Sweet and Spicy
UPC Codes:
854879004023
Establishment #: EST. 4160
Date Ranges: Use by May 3, 2018 to June 15, 2020

Produced between May 3, 2016 and June 15, 2018.

Product: MONTRAIL BISON LLC. Bison Jerky Old Fashioned (3-oz)
Variants: Old Fashioned
UPC Codes:
854879004009
Establishment #: EST. 4160
Date Ranges: Use by May 3, 2018 to June 15, 2020

Produced between May 3, 2016 and June 15, 2018.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 055-2018
Status: Active
Manufacturer: People's Sausage Company, Inc.
Sold By: retail locations in Montana
Manufactured In: USA
Units Affected: 3,013 pounds
Distributed To: Montana
Classification: Class I

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