It's yet another case of contamination with foreign matter. Here's word on where the product was distributed.
Nearly 30,000 Pounds of Meat Recalled in 2 States
Published on Mar. 21, 2025
Especially for the millions of Americans who focus on protein intake, an easy grab like jerky can be a protein-packed pick-me-up to take the edge off your hunger.
But whether you buy your jerky at a supermarket or convenience store, on March 20, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that about 29,541 pounds of Chomps Original Beef Stick Mild products are under recall. Chomps products boast grass-fed beef and are sold at major retailers like Amazon, Target, Costco, Thrive Market, and more.
The reason for this recall is cited as “product contamination.” Producer Idaho Smokehouse Partners, LLC, based in Shelley, Idaho, initiated the recall after two consumers reported finding metal pieces in the ready-to-eat beef stick product.
At press time, the FSIS had stated there are no reports of anyone being injured from eating the beef sticks, but the government has designated this recall as a Class I, the highest possible classification level signaling the most significant health risk. A Class I designation means their experts have determined “there is a reasonable probability that use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.”
The jerky sticks were produced between January 13 and January 15 of this year and reportedly shipped to various retail locations in both California and Illinois. Identifying details for the product are reportedly as follow:
- sold in 1.15-ounce vacuum-sealed packages
- expiration date of February 10, 2026
- lot code “25016” printed on the label, as well as the establishment number “6220A”
The FSIS warns that consumers should not eat this product and instead should dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase. If any consumer is injured eating one of the recalled beef sticks, they should seek medical attention and contact Idaho Smokehouse Partners.
In recent weeks there have been multiple food recalls for foreign matter contamination. Just yesterday, 3,600 pounds of shredded cheese were recalled for containing stainless steel fragments. In late February, more than 200,000 oyster cracker products sold at Walmart and Target were recalled due to the presence of stainless steel wire.
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