Imperio Distribution Recalls 946 Pounds of Beef Jerky
Recalled jerky was produced without federal inspection and misbranded with another facility's USDA mark of inspection.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Organic Food
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The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service announced that Imperio Distribution LLC is recalling approximately 946 pounds of beef jerky. The products were made without federal inspection and carried an unauthorized USDA mark of inspection bearing establishment number 1885.
Why it matters
The recall was prompted by products produced without federal inspection and misbranded with an unauthorized USDA mark, which undermines consumers' ability to rely on inspection labeling. Shoppers who bought the affected 2 oz. bags in Illinois and neighboring states should check their pantry.
The recall covers approximately 946 pounds of 2 oz. sealed bags packaged between January and October 2026, bearing the unauthorized establishment number 1885 mark. FSIS has not yet published retail distribution lists, and no confirmed illness or injury reports have been made.
The players
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
The federal agency responsible for inspecting meat and poultry products and enforcing labeling rules, which identified the problem during surveillance and announced the recall.
Imperio Distribution LLC
The company recalling the beef jerky products, which were produced without federal inspection and labeled with an unauthorized USDA mark.
The details
The recalled jerky was sold in Mississippi, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, with items distributed to retail locations in Missouri as well. The problem was discovered during FSIS surveillance activities.
Timeline
Packaged January 2026 through October 2026
Recall announced November 1, 2026
Legal Context
The recall enforces the Federal Meat Inspection Act requirement that meat products carry only authorized USDA marks of inspection. Misuse of another establishment's number, as seen here with establishment number 1885, is a recurring labeling violation handled through FSIS recalls.
Check pantries for 2 oz. sealed bags of Imperio Fuego, Imperio Original, or Imperio Limón beef jerky, and do not eat them. Return or discard the product, as FSIS has not yet posted full retail distribution lists.
The takeaway
Always confirm that meat products bear an authentic USDA mark of inspection and the correct establishment number before purchase. Check FSIS recall notices if you have bought beef jerky in the affected states.
Further reading
For related coverage of food labeling and safety, browse Organic Food news in Illinois.
More information
Retail distribution lists will be posted on the FSIS recall page when available.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Vicksburg Daily News.
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