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USDA Issues Health Alert for Punahele Beef Crisps Over Undeclared Soy Allergen

FSIS issued the alert after a routine label review found undeclared soy lecithin.

Overview

  • The alert covers three Punahele Jerky Company products: 6-ounce Dried Hawaiian Style Beef Crisps (Original Salt and Pepper, EST. 2625), 4-ounce Uncle K’s Beef Crisps, and 4-ounce Kīlauea Spicy Beef Crisps.
  • Affected packages carry best-by dates of Feb. 17, 2027 or earlier and were sold in Hawaii retail stores and online nationwide.
  • FSIS did not request a recall because the products are believed to be off store shelves, though officials warn some packages may still be in consumers’ pantries.
  • No illnesses have been reported; consumers are advised not to eat the products and to discard them or return them to the place of purchase.
  • FSIS provided contacts for questions and reports, including the company’s quality assurance officer and the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline, and reporters noted the company had not immediately commented.