There’s an active recall on ready-to-eat beef sticks, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). This is due to a possible foreign matter contamination.

The recall is impacting a select batch of Chomps Original Beef Sticks in the mild flavor. The impacted sticks have an expiration date of February 10, 2026, and lot code “25016” printed on the individual packaging. The recalled beef products were sold at retail locations in California and Illinois.

Check your kitchen, and if your Chomps beef sticks match the above recall information, dispose of them or return to your place of purchase for a refund. FSIS announced this recall after two consumers found pieces of metal in the product. If you are experiencing any signs of illness or injury after eating a recalled beef stick, contact your healthcare provider.

For questions about this recall, call Idaho Smokehouse Partners at 208-227-5282.