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CFIA recalls Soo Mala Spicy Flavoured beef and pork jerky in Alberta and B.C. due to mould

Justin Barber

Apr 13, 2026 — 1 min read

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall notice for Soo brand Mala Spicy Flavoured Beef Jerky and Mala Spicy Flavoured Pork Jerky because of mould, with distribution listed in Alberta and British Columbia. The CFIA lists the recall date as April 9, 2026.

The CFIA says the issue is a “non harmful (quality or spoilage)” microbial contamination, and the notice includes sizes, UPCs and product codes to help retailers identify affected packages.

The agency says the affected products should not be used, sold, served or distributed.

Soo Jerky Ltd. is listed as the recalling firm.

Affected products listed by the CFIA include:

Soo Mala Spicy Flavoured Beef Jerky (35 g) — UPC 0 65717 66932 2 — Codes: 4298, 5007, 5023, 5098, 5099, 05099, 5164, 5219, 05219, 5289, 05289, 6035, 06035
Soo Mala Spicy Flavoured Beef Jerky (175 g) — UPC 0 65717 06500 1 — Codes: 4298, 5007, 5023, 5098, 5099, 5164, 5219, 05219, 5289, 05289, 6035
Soo Mala Spicy Flavoured Pork Jerky (35 g) — UPC 0 65717 66982 7 — Codes: 4298, 4332, 5015, 5093, 05094, 5119, 05332
Soo Mala Spicy Flavoured Pork Jerky (175 g) — UPC 0 65717 06600 8 — Codes: 4298, 4332, 5015, 5093, 5119

The CFIA lists the recall as Class 3. The identification number on the notice is RA-81877.

The CFIA recall notice was last updated on April 13, 2026, according to the agency’s posting.

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