Hynek Schlachthof is a family owned slaughtering operation in Tauberbischosheim.

The meat snacks will be available in three flavors starting in May.

Meanwhile, three additional processing plants were forced to close.

The company now faces allegations of buying cattle grazed in illegally deforested areas.

Consumer complaints identified some products contained pieces of rubber and plastic.

The beef, venison and ostrich jerky contained undeclared soy.

Additional steps taken although none of the plants implicated in meat scandal have exported to the US.

The boneless products may contain E. coli O103 and were shipped to food manufacturers in Texas.

St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Friday in Lent.