29,000 lbs of meat sticks recalled after metal fragments found
Idaho Smokehouse Partners, Chomps' manufacturer, alerted the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service following two complaints of metal in the sticks.
A voluntary recall was issued on Mar. 20 for the beef sticks, specifically 1.15-oz packages 'Chomps original beef stick mild' with an expiration date of 02-10-2026 and lot code 25016.
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In addition, 13.8-oz plastic bags containing 12 1.15-oz 'Chomps original beef stick mild.' The plastic bag has an establishment number 'V2059' and 'LOT: 622025016,' with an expiration date of 02-10-2026 printed on the bags. The sticks themself have an expiration date of 02-10-2026, and lot code 25016.
Packages of the aforementioned products were sent to distribution centers in California, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Washington before being sent to retail locations nationwide.
There have been no reported illnesses or injuries.
For further information, consumers should visit www.chomps.com/recall or call Idaho Smokehouse Partners at 208-227-5282.
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