Chomps Beef Sticks Recalled Due to Potential Metal Contamination – What DL Consumers Need to Know

A nationwide recall has been issued for Chomps Original Beef Stick Mild due to possible metal contamination, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
While the recalled products were officially distributed in California and Illinois, Chomps products are widely sold online and through national retailers, meaning Detroit Lakes-area consumers may have purchased these items.
What to Look For:
• Product Name: Chomps Original Beef Stick Mild
• Package Size: 1.15-oz vacuum-sealed package
• Expiration Date: 02-10-2026
• Lot Code: 25016
• Establishment Number: “6220A” (printed on package)
• Production Dates: January 13-15, 2025
Consumer Safety Alert:
This recall was issued after two consumer complaints were reported regarding metal fragments found in the product. No injuries have been confirmed, but FSIS urges consumers to check their pantries and immediately discard or return the product if they have it.
Where the Product May Have Been Sold:
While not officially listed in Minnesota stores, Chomps products are available online through Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Costco, meaning consumers in DL and surrounding areas could have purchased the recalled batch.
What to Do If You Have This Product:
• Do not eat it.
• Throw it away or return it to the store where you purchased it.
• Contact Idaho Smokehouse Partners at 208-227-5282 for questions about the recall.
• For food safety concerns, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854.
Stay safe, and be sure to check your snacks!