Nearly 30,000 pounds of beef sticks recalled because they may have metal pieces

Over 14 tons of beef sticks have been recalled for possible contamination with metal.

Idaho Smokehouse Partners, LLC, is recalling about 29,541 pounds of ready-to-eat beef sticks, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Thursday.

Vacuum-sealed packages of Chomps Original Beef Stick Mild in the 1.15-ounce size are subject to the recall.

‘The problem was discovered after the firm notified FSIS that it received two consumer complaints reporting that pieces of metal were found in the product,’ stated the FSIS.

There have not yet been any reports of adverse health effects from consuming the beef sticks. Anyone who feels they are experiencing sickness from eating then should contact a physician.

The affected items were produced from January 13 to 15 of this year, had the lot code 25016 and had the expiration date of February 10, 2026. They had the establishment number 6220A inked on.

They were shipped to retailers in California and Illinois.

On Friday, Smokehouse Partners said it was aware of customer complaints.

‘Out of an abundance of caution, we worked with regulatory authorities on the best way to protect consumers from this issue,’ the company told Fox News Digital.

‘We are taking this action because we are committed to the highest food safety standards for the consumers of our products,’ it stated.

Consumers are urged to dispose of or return the products. They should contact the Shelley, Idaho-based company with any questions or concerns.

‘FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers,’ stated the agency.

The recall comes a month after Karma Sauce LLC recalled more than 50,000 bottles of Hot Ones brand Los Calientes Hot Sauce by Heatonist for possible contamination with plastic.

It is under a Class II recall, meaning serious health consequences from ingesting it are unlikely but temporary and reversible effects are possible.

‘Foreign objects, such as plastic in food products, can pose risks including choking, mouth or throat injury, or gastrointestinal discomfort if ingested,’ stated a notice by the US Food and Drug Administration.

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