Additionally, the recalled Original Beef sticks have an expiration date of Feb. 10, 2026.

According to the FSIS recall report, the possibly-contaminated beef sticks were “shipped to retail locations in California and Illinois.”

However, Chomps did not provide any information about where the recalled turkey sticks were distributed, or specify any stores where either recalled products may have been sold.

These specific units of Chomps Original Beef sticks and Original Turkey sticks were recalled due to the “potential presence of foreign material,” the company said.

It received two complaints from consumers who said there were metal fragments in their Chomps sticks.

So far, no injuries or adverse health issues have been reported, Chomps said. The recall was issued out of “an abundance of caution.” 

However, food products that are contaminated with metal can be dangerous to consumers, as metal fragments can lead to cuts and infections, and may even need to be surgically removed.

Foreign object contamination accounts for about one in 10 food recalls, and usually happens during the food production process. Contaminants such as soil, plastic, pieces of equipment—or in this case, metal—can get accidentally added to food products during processing.

Because these products have a long shelf life and may still be sitting in customers’ pantries, it’s important that people check to see if the Chomps Original Beef or Original Turkey stick they’ve recently purchased is part of this recall.

Customers should check any purchased Chomps for the above identifying information, or they can call 855-636-1150 or get in contact with Chomps via online chat.

If you have purchased a potentially-contaminated beef or turkey stick, you shouldn’t eat it. Instead, discard the product or return it to where it was purchased for a refund.