Meat Stick Recall in Illinois: Check Your Snacks for Metal Pieces
If you're a fan of Chomps beef or turkey sticks, you might want to take a closer look at your snack stash. Nearly 30,000 sticks have been recalled after some customers discovered pieces of metal inside.
Nothing quite like some unexpected crunch in your protein-packed treat.
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Chomps Meat Stick Recall in Illinois
Idaho Smokehouse Partners has recalled 29,000 Chomps Beef Sticks. The company reported the issue to the USDA after receiving two complaints about metal contamination. While no injuries or illnesses have been reported, they're playing it safe and pulling the affected products. To cover their bases, they've also recalled Chomps Original Turkey Sticks.
Where Were They Sold?
The recalled beef and turkey stickes were shipped to stores in Illinois and California, according to 25NewsNow.com. Time to get to checking your rcent purchases. The affected products were packaged between January 16 and January 23 and have expiration dates in February 2026.
What Should You Do?
If you have Chomps beef or turkey sticks in your pantry, check the packaging. If they match the recall dates, do not eat them—instead, toss them out or return them to the store for a refund.
Better safe than sorry—because your snack shouldn't bite back.
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