LSI, Inc., is recalling 2,277,540 pounds of Korean barbecue pork jerky due to fears it may be contaminated with metal.

Newsweek reached out to the company via email Friday night for comment.

Why It Matters

Numerous public health alerts and recalls have been initiated this year because of the potential for damaged products, foodborne illness, contamination and undeclared food allergens.

Millions of Americans experience food sensitivities or allergies every year. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the nine "major" food allergens in the United States are eggs, milk, fish, wheat, soybeans, crustacean shellfish, sesame, tree nuts and peanuts.

What To Know

According to the announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), the

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