CLASS I ONGOING Food recall · Reported 24 Oct 2026 · USDA FSIS
Beef Jerky Products recalled by Imperio Distribution
Imperio Distribution is recalling Array. The recall was initiated on 24 Oct 2026 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Recall details
- Recall number
- FSIS-027-2026
- Recalling firm
- Imperio Distribution
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 24 Oct 2026
- Reported
- 24 Oct 2026
- USDA notice type
- Active Recall
- Reason category
- Undeclared Allergens
- Product category
- Beef
Timeline
| 24 Oct 2026 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 24 Oct 2026 | Published in enforcement report | +0 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Array. WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2026 - 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 U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The RTE Beef jerky products were packaged January 2026, to October 2026. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]: 2 oz. sealed bag of "IMPERIO FUEGO BEEF JERKY (CARNE SECA)." 2 oz. sealed bag of "IMPERIO ORIGINAL BEEF JERKY (CARNE SECA)." 2 oz. sealed bag of "IMPERIO LIMÓN BEEF JERKY (CARNE SECA)." 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. These items were distributed to various retail locations in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin. The problem was discovered during FSIS surveillance activities. There have been no confirmed reports of illness or injury due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness or injury should contact a healthcare provider. 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 pantr
Food allergen labelling is required by US law for the nine major allergens. A product recalled for an undeclared allergen is only a risk to people with that allergy; everyone else can consume it safely.
Product as listed by the USDA
Array
Where it was distributed
Array
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Array. WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2026 - 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 U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The RTE Beef jerky products were packaged January 2026, to October 2026. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]: 2 oz. sealed bag of "IMPERIO FUEGO BEEF JERKY (CARNE SECA)." 2 oz. sealed bag of "IMPERIO ORIGINAL BEEF JERKY (CARNE SECA)." 2 oz. sealed bag of "IMPERIO LIMÓN BEEF JERKY (CARNE SECA)." 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. These items were distributed to various retail locations in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin. The problem was discovered during FSIS surveillance activities. There have been no confirmed reports of illness or injury due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness or injury should contact a healthcare provider. 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 pantr
Where was it sold?
Array
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official USDA FSIS notice · Source record retrieved 25 Oct 2026. USDA data is public domain. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.