Here's what you need to know about this snack food recall.
This Popular Snack Sold at Costco Just Got Recalled in 22 States
Updated on Mar. 26, 2025
Costco shoppers, take a look at your snack shelf because 29,541 pounds of beef sticks have been recalled. Idaho Smokehouse Partners is recalling its ready-to-eat Chomps Original Beef Sticks because the beef sticks could contain pieces of metal.
What caused the recall?
Idaho Smokehouse Partners, the manufacturer that makes Chomps beef sticks, received two complaints from customers who found metal fragments in the beef sticks. The company notified the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), who then issued this recall announcement.
Right now, this is a Class I recall, which presents “a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death,” according to the USDA. The USDA has three levels of classification for recalls, and Class I indicates a medium to high risk of health hazards.
What locations sold the beef sticks?
FSIS published a list of Costco warehouses that sold Chomps Original Beef Sticks. The list is current as of March 26 and includes Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin.
The recalled beef sticks were only sold between February 12 and March 21, according to a press release shared by Costco.
How do I know if I have recalled beef sticks?
This recall only includes the mild Chomps beef sticks, which are sold in red packaging like this. Costco sold the beef sticks in 12-count packages, so if your snacks are still in the pouch, remove a single stick from the lot to check the information on the label.
Look for a code printed at the bottom, below the barcode. The line will start with EST 6220A, which is the company’s USDA establishment number. The recalled beef sticks will have one of the following numbers:
- EST 6220A 25016
- EST 6220A 25017
- EST 6220A 25018
- EST 6220A 25020
- EST 6220A 25021
You can also use the Check Your Product tool at chomps.com/recall to see if your snacks are part of the recall.
What should I do next?
If you have any of the recalled beef sticks, do not eat them. Chomps is asking customers to go back to the place of purchase for a refund. You can also call Chomps customer service at 855-636-1150.
