Imperio beef jerky is being recalled for lack of inspection. The products are labeled with another facility’s mark of inspection and are misbranded. Food that is not inspected may contain undeclared allergens, contaminants, or pathogens that can make you sick. No confirmed reports of illness or injury have been received to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalling firm is Imperio Distribution of Elgin, Illinois.
These items were packaged January 2026 to October 2026. About 946 pounds of ready to eat beef jerky are included in this recall. The recalled items are:
2 ounce sealed bags of “IMPERIO FUEGO BEEF JERKY (CARNE SECA).”
2 ounce sealed bags of “IMPERIO ORIGINAL BEEF JERKY (CARNE SECA).”
2 ounce sealed bags of “IMPERIO LIMÓN BEEF JERKY (CARNE SECA).”
These products have the unauthorized establishment number 1885 stamped inside the USDA mark of inspection. They were distributed to retail locations in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin. The problem was discovered and the recall was triggered during FSIS surveillance activities.
If you purchased this beef jerky, do not eat it. You can throw it away in a secure garbage can with a tight fitting lid after first double bagging or wrapping it so other people can’t see it, or you can take its back to the store where you bought it for a refund.
