Beef Jerky Recalled Due to Salmonella

Whittington’s Jerky, Inc., a Johnson City, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 126 pounds of beef jerky products that may be contaminated with Salmonella, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The products subject to recall include:

2-oz. packages of “Whittington’s Original Beef Jerky.”

4-oz. packages of “Whittington’s Original Beef Jerky.”

Each package bears the establishment number “EST. 21257” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The product was produced on Oct. 31, 2011 and distributed to convenience stores in West Texas and at the company’s retail operation.