Imperio Beef Jerky Recalled for Production Without Federal Inspection

What FSIS announced

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2026 – Imperio Distribution LLC, an Elgin, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 946 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) beef jerky products. The products were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and are misbranded because of the unauthorized use of a USDA mark of inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced. The recall is classified HIGH – CLASS I and carries the recall number 027-2026. Its status is ACTIVE.

Products and distribution

The ready-to-eat beef jerky products were packaged January 2026 to October 2026. The products subject to recall are 2 oz. sealed bags of “IMPERIO FUEGO BEEF JERKY (CARNE SECA).”, “IMPERIO ORIGINAL BEEF JERKY (CARNE SECA).”, and “IMPERIO LIMÓN BEEF JERKY (CARNE SECA).” They bear the unapproved use of another facility’s mark of inspection, identified as establishment number “1885” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The items were distributed to various retail locations in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin, according to the announcement text. The notice header lists Mississippi in place of Missouri. The problem was discovered during FSIS surveillance activities. The processing category is Heat Treated – Shelf Stable.

What consumers should do

There have been no confirmed reports of illness or injury due to consumption of these products. FSIS is concerned that some products may be in consumer refrigerators or pantries or at various retailers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Anyone concerned about an illness or injury should contact a healthcare provider. Questions about the recall can go to Manuel Cortes, Owner, Imperio Distribution LLC, at 630-532-9560 or manuelcortes33@gmail.com. Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or email MPHotline@usda.gov.

Original source

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). Recall number 027-2026, announced October 24, 2026. Read the original notice: Imperio Distribution LLC Recalls Beef Jerky Products Produced Without the Benefit of Inspection.