THE US Department of Agriculture just recalled a popular snack after it was discovered it contains a potentially life-threatening ingredient.
The USDA announced that the snack misbranded itself and contains a hidden ingredient that the company previously claimed it didn’t use.
Springville Meat & Cold Storage Co., Inc., is recalling over 15,000 pounds of its beloved beef jerky.
The heat-treated shelf-stable ready-to-eat beef sticks contained a hidden fish ingredient that isn’t mentioned on the label.
FSIS inspectors discovered that the Worcestershire sauce used in the jerky contains anchovies.
Not labeling the fish product could cause those with an anchovy allergy to go into anaphylaxis shock, which may lead to death.
So far, there has been no reported adverse reactions to the product.
If you have bought beef sticks from Springville Meat & Storage Co., make sure to look for “EST. 20528” within the USDA mark of inspection.
If it has the mark, then the USDA urges customers to throw it away or return it.
Those who have purchased the product are encouraged not to consume it.
While the specific retailer that stocked the recalled product has not been named, customers can buy the beef jerky directly from the company’s website, which is based in Utah.
