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Arizona's first Buc-ee's in Goodyear opens its doors at 6 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting at 8 a.m., drawing long lines since midnight as travelers flock for Beaver Nuggets, in-house beef jerky, and themed merchandise at the new travel center.
FSIS issued a public health alert for ready-to-eat beef jerky from Punahele Jerky Company due to misbranding and an undeclared soy lecithin allergen on the label. The affected products—the 6 oz DRIED HAWAIIAN STYLE BEEF CRISPS ORIGINAL SALT & PEPPER FLAVOR (EST. 2625) and 4 oz UNCLE K'S BEEF CRISPS and KILAUEA FIRE SPICY BEEF CRISPS—were distributed in Hawaii and online nationwide. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available; best-by dates extend to February 17, 2027 or earlier. Consumers should discard or return the products; no adverse reactions have been reported. For questions, contact FSIS or MPHotline.
Springville Meat & Cold Storage Co. is recalling over 15,000 pounds of beef jerky and exotic game jerky products due to misbranding and undeclared fish allergens, specifically anchovies in Worcestershire sauce, which poses a risk to consumers with fish allergies. The products, shipped nationwide, were produced between May 2023 and May 2025 and are marked with establishment number EST. 20528. Consumers are advised not to eat these products and to dispose of or return them.
Beef jerky is a protein-rich snack that provides essential nutrients like zinc and iron, but it is also high in sodium and considered a processed red meat, which may pose health risks. While it can be a beneficial snack in moderation, individuals with high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease, meat allergies, or those who are pregnant should consult a healthcare provider before consuming beef jerky. It's important to be mindful of portion sizes and preparation methods, and to consider low-sodium or naturally fermented options when choosing beef jerky.
A gas station clerk in Detroit has been charged with first-degree premeditated murder and felony firearm after fatally shooting a customer over a dispute about beef jerky. The victim, Anthony McNary, was unarmed and had placed the beef jerky in his pocket without paying, resulting in a heated exchange of words. The clerk, Moad Mohamed Al-Gaham, allegedly rifled through McNary's pockets, returned the item to the shelf, kicked McNary out of the store, and then shot him through the door. Al-Gaham is being investigated for a similar case last year where he shot at an unruly patron after they were kicked out of a gas station.
A Detroit gas station clerk, Moad Mohamed Al-Gaham, has been charged with first-degree murder and a felony firearm violation after fatally shooting an unarmed customer, Anthony McNary, in the head through locked doors following a dispute over beef jerky. Al-Gaham had gone through McNary's pockets, taken out the beef jerky, and placed it back on the shelf before refusing to accept McNary's payment and forcing him to leave the store. Al-Gaham then manually locked the entrance and fired a shot through the doors at McNary, who was not armed.