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Imperio Distribution LLC is recalling 946 pounds of ready-to-eat beef jerky produced without federal inspection and bearing an unauthorized USDA inspection mark, the Food Safety and Inspection Service said. The products went to retailers in seven Midwestern states; no related illnesses or injuries have been confirmed.
Imperio Distribution LLC is recalling 946 pounds of ready-to-eat beef jerky after the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said the products were made without federal inspection and carried an unauthorized USDA inspection mark. The affected products were distributed to retailers in seven Midwestern states; no illnesses or injuries have been confirmed.
The recalled products are three varieties sold in sealed 2-ounce bags: Imperio Fuego Beef Jerky (Carne Seca), Imperio Original Beef Jerky (Carne Seca), and Imperio Limón Beef Jerky (Carne Seca). The packages were produced from January 2026 through October 2026, according to FSIS.
The agency said the labels used an inspection mark belonging to another facility. The mark displays establishment number 1885. FSIS said it discovered the problem during its surveillance activities and announced the recall on October 24.
The products were distributed to retail locations in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin. FSIS urged people who bought the jerky not to eat it. Consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. Anyone concerned about a possible illness or injury should contact a healthcare provider.
Risks of Uninspected Jerky
The recall concerns both the products’ lack of federal inspection and the unauthorized use of an official-looking mark. An inspection mark can help consumers identify products handled under federal inspection, but FSIS said the mark on these packages belonged to another facility and was not authorized for the recalled jerky.
FSIS warned that food made without inspection may contain undeclared allergens, harmful bacteria or other contaminants. The agency has not reported a specific contaminant in these products, and it has confirmed no illnesses or injuries tied to them. The warning reflects the potential risks associated with production outside the inspection process, not a finding that every recalled package is contaminated.
Because the jerky is ready to eat and may be stored in a pantry or refrigerator, the agency’s advice is to avoid consuming it and remove it from the home. The recall also applies to products that may still be available at retail locations across the seven listed states.
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How FSIS Found the Labeling Problem
The Food Safety and Inspection Service, part of the USDA, announced the recall after identifying the issue through surveillance activities. The agency’s notice said the products were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and were misbranded because they bore an unauthorized inspection mark.
The reported production period spans January to October 2026. That range identifies when the products were packaged; the notice does not provide individual package codes, best-by dates, or a more specific list of affected production lots. The recalled varieties are identified by their product names and 2-ounce package size.
FSIS said the mark used establishment number 1885, which it identified as another facility’s mark. The available notice does not identify that facility or explain how the mark came to appear on Imperio’s products. It also does not state how many packages were sold to consumers or remain in stores.
“The products were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and misbranded because of the unauthorized use of a USDA mark of inspection.”
— The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service
Details Not Yet Provided
The recall notice does not give lot codes, best-by dates or a package-by-package identification guide beyond the names, 2-ounce size and stated packaging period. It is also unclear how many products reached consumers, how many remain in stores, and whether retailers have completed removal of the affected items.
FSIS has not identified a contaminant or reported a confirmed illness or injury linked to the jerky. The notice does not explain how Imperio obtained or used the other facility’s inspection mark, or whether further enforcement steps are planned. Those details should not be assumed from the recall announcement alone.
Consumer Checks and Recall Updates
Consumers should check for the three named Imperio varieties in 2-ounce sealed bags, particularly if they bought jerky in one of the seven states listed. Anyone with a matching product should not eat it; FSIS advises throwing it away or returning it to the retailer. People who believe they may have become ill should seek guidance from a healthcare provider.
Retailers and consumers can monitor FSIS announcements for additional product-identification details or updates to the recall. The agency’s notice does not provide a deadline for returns or describe a refund policy, so consumers should contact the place of purchase about those arrangements.
Key Questions
Which beef jerky products are recalled?
The recall covers 2-ounce bags of Imperio Fuego, Imperio Original and Imperio Limón Beef Jerky (Carne Seca), packaged from January through October 2026.
Why did FSIS announce the recall?
FSIS said the jerky was produced without federal inspection and used an unauthorized USDA inspection mark bearing another facility’s establishment number, 1885.
Where were the products distributed?
The products went to retail locations in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin.
Have any illnesses been reported?
FSIS said there were no confirmed reports of illness or injury linked to consumption of the recalled products at the time of its announcement.
What should I do if I have a recalled bag?
Do not eat it. FSIS advises consumers to throw the product away or return it to the place of purchase. Contact a healthcare provider if you are concerned about a possible illness or injury.
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