Tennessee Brown Bag Recalls Uninspected Jerky Products

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Tennessee Brown Bag Jerky Recall Overview

• Who: Tennessee Brown Bag is recalling approximately 4,590 pounds of beef jerky products.
• Why: The beef jerky products were produced without the benefit of federal inspection.
• Where: The recall is nationwide.

More than two tons of beef jerky is being recalled nationwide as it was produced without the benefit of federal inspection. 

In a recall notice posted April 22 to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) website, Tennessee Brown Bag, LLC said it was recalling approximately 4,590 pounds of beef jerky products.

The Tennessee company said the products weren’t federally inspected before distribution. 

The problem was discovered when the Tennessee Department of Agriculture notified FSIS about the products. 

After investigation, FSIS determined that the beef jerky products did not have the USDA mark of inspection and were produced in an establishment that was not inspected by USDA.

Despite not bearing the USDA mark of inspection, the firm produced seven beef jerky varieties and sold the product directly to consumers nationwide through websites and retail locations in Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.

Consumers Should Not Consume Tennessee Brown Bag Jerky, Recall Notice Says

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions to the products so far, the company said. However, anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

FSIS is also concerned that some products may be in consumers’ pantries or refrigerators. 

“Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them,” the recall notice says. “These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.”

The ready-to-eat beef jerky products were produced from January 2020 through April 2022. 

The following products are subject to the recall:

• 3.0 oz. and 1.5 oz. brown zippered packages containing “TENNESSEE BROWN BAG ORIGINAL” and “best-by” dates through April 2023
• 3.0 oz. and 1.5 oz. brown zippered packages containing “TENNESSEE BROWN BAG PEPPERED” and “best-by” dates through April 2023
• 3.0 oz. and 1.5 oz. brown zippered packages containing “TENNESSEE BROWN BAG Spicy” and “best-by” dates through April 2023
• 3.0 oz. and 1.5 oz. brown zippered packages containing “TENNESSEE BROWN BAG TERIYAKI” and “best-by” dates through April 2023
• 3.0 oz. and 1.5 oz. brown zippered packages containing “TENNESSEE BROWN BAG HOTIYAKI SWEET HEAT” and “best-by” dates through April 2023
• 3.0 oz. and 1.5 oz. brown zippered packages containing “TENNESSEE BROWN BAG DILL PICKLE” and “best-by” dates through April 2023
• 3.0 oz. and 1.5 oz. brown zippered packages containing “TENNESSEE BROWN BAG JALEPENO DILL” and “best-by” dates through April 2023

The news comes as more than 80 types of ready-to-eat jerky produced by California company Boyd Specialties LLC are being recalled across eight states due to possible listeria contamination.

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