Imperio Distribution LLC Recalls Beef Jerky Products Produced Without the Benefit of Inspection
- Recalling company
- Imperio Distribution LLC
- Product
- 2 oz. sealed bag of "IMPERIO FUEGO BEEF JERKY (CARNE SECA)." 2 oz. sealed bag of "IMPERIO ORIGINAL BEEF JERKY (CARNE SECA)." 2 oz. sealed bag of "IMPERIO LIMÓN BEEF JERKY (CARNE SECA)."
- Reason
- Produced Without Benefit of Inspection — High - Class I
- Classification
- Class I – a reasonable probability that use will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
- Recall date
- Oct 24, 2026
- Distribution
- Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Wisconsin
- Status
- Active Recall (active)
- Details
- WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2026 - Imperio Distribution LLC, an Elgin, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 946 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) beef jerky products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and misbranded because of the unauthorized use of a USDA mark of inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The RTE Beef jerky products were packaged January 2026, to October 2026. The following products are subject to recall [ view labels ]: 2 oz. sealed bag of "IMPERIO FUEGO BEEF JERKY (CARNE SECA)." 2 oz. sealed bag of "IMPERIO ORIGINAL BEEF JERKY (CARNE SECA)." 2 oz. sealed bag of "IMPERIO LIMÓN BEEF JERKY (CARNE SECA)." The products subject to recall include the unapproved use of another facility's mark of inspection, identified as establishment number "1885" inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were distributed to various retail locations in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin. The problem was discovered during FSIS surveillance activities. There have been no confirmed reports of illness or injury due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness or injury should contact a healthcare provider. Food produced without inspection may contain undeclared allergens, harmful bacteria, or other contaminants that put consumer health and safety at risk. FSIS is concerned that some products may be in consumer r
- Recall number
- 027-2026
- Agency
- USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
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