Idaho-based Smokehouse Partners, LLC is recalling approximately 29,541 pounds of ready-to-eat beef stick products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically metal, according to an announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.

The ready-to-eat beef sticks were produced from Jan. 13 to Jan. 15.

Two products are subject to recall, according to the USDA.

• 1.15-oz vacuum-sealed packages of “CHOMPS ORIGINAL BEEF STICK MILD,” with an expiration date of 02-10-2026, and lot code 25016 printed on the label.
• 13.8-oz plastic bags containing 12 1.15-oz vacuum-sealed packages of “CHOMPS ORIGINAL BEEF STICK MILD.” The plastic bags have the lot code 622025016 with an expiration date of 02-10-2026 printed on the bags. The individual sticks have an expiration date of 02-10-2026, and lot code 25016.

The packages were shipped to distribution centers in California, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Washington for further distribution to retail locations nationwide.

The contamination was discovered after FSIS was notified that it received two consumer complaints reporting that pieces of metal were found in the product. So far, there have been no confirmed reports of injury due to the products but the USDA is urging anyone concerned about issues to contact a healthcare provider.

Some products may be in customers’ pantries and people are urged not to eat them. The packages should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions about the recall can visit Chomps’ website at www.chomps.com/recall or call Idaho Smokehouse Partners at 208-227-5282.