Beef jerky sticks subject to public health alert due to extraneous material concerns

The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert for ready-to-eat beef jerky products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically plastic.

Because the jerky products are no longer available for purchase, FSIS did not request a recall.

The beef jerky sticks were produced on May 27, 2025, and have an 18-month shelf life. The following items are subject to the public health alert:

6.9 oz. bags containing six 1.15-oz. vacuum-sealed packages containing “RIVERBEND RANCH Original Beef Stick" with a "Best By date of 11/27/2026"

6.9 oz. bags containing six 1.15 oz. vacuum-sealed packages containing "RIVERBEND RANCH Jalapeño Beef Stick" with a "Best By date of 11/27/2026"

The products bear "EST. 47282" on the back of the label. They were shipped to a company that distributed the products online and to locations nationwide, including Puerto Rico.