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Imperio Fuego, Limón and Original Beef Jerky

Beef jerky products were produced without federal inspection and misbranded with an unauthorized USDA mark, posing health risks.

Summary by Recall Canary from the FSIS notice

What happened

Imperio Distribution LLC, an Elgin, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 946 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) beef jerky products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and misbranded because of the unauthorized use of a USDA mark of inspection.

The products include 2 oz. sealed bags of "Imperio Original Beef Jerky (CARNE SECA)," "Imperio Limón Beef Jerky (CARNE SECA)," and "Imperio Fuego Beef Jerky (CARNE SECA)." The items were packaged January 2026, to October 2026, and distributed to retail locations in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin. The problem was discovered during FSIS surveillance activities.

The products subject to recall include the unapproved use of another facility's mark of inspection, identified as establishment number "1885" inside the USDA mark of inspection. There have been no confirmed reports of illness or injury due to consumption of these products.

Food produced without inspection may contain undeclared allergens, harmful bacteria, or other contaminants that put consumer health and safety at risk. FSIS is concerned that some products may be in consumer refrigerators or pantries or at various retailers.

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What to do

If a code on your package is listed below:

  1. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
  2. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
  3. Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Manuel Cortes, Owner, Imperio Distribution LLC, at 630-532-9560 or manuelcortes33@gmail.com.

Is your bag affected?

3 products

Check yours against the codes the FSIS notice names below.

  1. Imperio Original Beef Jerky (Carne Seca).

    Size
    2 oz. sealed bag

  2. Imperio Limón Beef Jerky (Carne Seca).

    Size
    2 oz. sealed bag

  3. Imperio Fuego Beef Jerky (Carne Seca).

    Size
    2 oz. sealed bag

From the FSIS notice

The products subject to recall include the unapproved use of another facility's mark of inspection, identified as establishment number "1885" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Recall details

Recalled
Sold in
7 states
Company
Imperio Distribution LLC
Hazard
Produced without inspection
Risk

High risk

There is a reasonable chance that eating it could cause serious health problems or death.

USDA Class I recall · How risk is rated

Recall ID
027-2026
Contact
Owner, Imperio Distribution LLC, Manuel Cortes, 630-532-9560, manuelcortes33@gmail.com
Processing category
Heat Treated - Shelf Stable

Timeline

  1. Announced by USDA FSIS

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 25, 2026 · primary source: U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (opens in a new tab)