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RECALL BRIEF: Imperio Distribution LLC Beef Jerky – Class I, Produced Without Federal Inspection

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⚠️ Class I Recall Notice – High Health Risk

Recalling Firm: Imperio Distribution LLC, Elgin, IL Recall Reference: FSIS-RC-027-2026 Announced: October 24, 2026 Source Published: October 25, 2026 [1]

What Is Being Recalled

Approximately 946 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) beef jerky products are subject to recall. Affected products were packaged between January 2026 and October 2026 [1]:

  • 2 oz. sealed bag – Imperio Fuego Beef Jerky (Carne Seca)
  • 2 oz. sealed bag – Imperio Original Beef Jerky (Carne Seca)
  • 2 oz. sealed bag – Imperio Limón Beef Jerky (Carne Seca)

All three SKUs bear an unauthorized use of establishment number "1885" inside a USDA mark of inspection [1].

Reason for Recall

Products were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and are misbranded due to unauthorized use of a USDA mark of inspection. FSIS notes that food produced without inspection may contain undeclared allergens, harmful bacteria, or other contaminants [1].

Distribution Footprint

Products were distributed to retail locations across seven states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin [1].

Health Risk Classification

This is a Class I recall, defined by USDA as a situation where there is a reasonable probability that consumption of the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death [1]. No confirmed illnesses or injuries had been reported at time of announcement [1].

Recommended Actions (per FSIS)

  • Do not consume these products.
  • Discard or return to place of purchase.
  • Consumers concerned about illness should contact a healthcare provider [1].

Contact Information

| Resource | Detail | |---|---| | Recalling firm contact | Manuel Cortes, 630-532-9560 / manuelcortes33@gmail.com | | USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline | 888-674-6854 | | USDA Hotline email | MPHotline@usda.gov | | Consumer complaint system | foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/ | | FSIS recall page | fsis.usda.gov/recalls |

Editorial Notes & Gaps

  • Source date: Official FSIS notice dated October 24–25, 2026; collected November 5, 2026. Conditions may have changed since collection.
  • Retail distribution list: FSIS indicated a list would be posted to its website when available; this brief cannot confirm whether that list has since been published.
  • Resolution status unknown: This brief does not assert the recall has been resolved or that any product is now safe. Human review required before publication.
  • This is an internal draft digest for editorial review. It is a source-attributed notice, not an independent or authoritative warning.

Sources (1)

  1. Imperio Distribution LLC Recalls Beef Jerky Products Produced Without the Benefit of Inspection

    Official feedSource published Collected
    https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USFSIS/bulletins/430601c

Scope & limitations

  • AI-generated intelligence requires human source verification. Internal approval is not public publication.
  • This is not medical advice, a navigation instruction, or a guarantee of safety.
  • Some evidence is more than 24 hours old. Recheck the source before relying on current conditions.
  • This is an internal draft requiring human editorial review before any publication or distribution.
  • Do not represent this brief as an independent safety assessment or new authoritative warning; it is a digest of the cited FSIS notice only.
  • Do not add any claim that the recall has been resolved or that the product is safe to consume.
  • Retail distribution list status is unknown as of the evidence collection date (November 5, 2026); verify current status on fsis.usda.gov/recalls before publishing.
  • Evidence collected November 5, 2026; conditions, illness reports, or recall status may have changed since that date.
  • Do not include individualized food safety advice; refer readers to official FSIS and healthcare sources as cited.
  • Contact details for the recalling firm (personal email address) are reproduced directly from the official FSIS notice; confirm appropriateness of including personal contact information before publishing.
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