3 Food Recalls You Need To Know About This Week

This week’s roundup doesn’t contain your usual suspects. While they’re very different products—from cheesecake to beef sticks—they all have something in common: Each one may contain an extra ingredient that isn’t disclosed on their respective labels. Read on to learn more. 

30,000 Pounds of CHOMPS Meat Sticks Recalled for Potential Metal Contamination

On March 20, Idaho Smokehouse Partners, LLC, recalled nearly 30,000 pounds of CHOMPS ready-to-eat beef and turkey stick products for potentially being contaminated with metal, according to The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The company voluntarily recalled two flavors after two consumers reported metal fragments in the products.

Fortunately, no one has been injured from consuming one of these products. “This internal recall was initiated as a precautionary measure out of an abundance of caution. Our consumers are, and always will be, our number one priority,” CHOMPS wrote on its site.

The products in question were packaged at a single facility between January 16, 2025, and January 23, 2025.

Product: CHOMPS Original Beef Sticks
Lot numbers: 6220A 25016; 6220A 25017; 6220A 25018; 6220A 25020; 6220A 25021; 6220A 25022
Expiration date: 02-10-2026
Distribution: Nationwide 

Product: CHOMPS Original Turkey Sticks
Lot numbers: P6220A 25022; P6220A 25023
Expiration date: 02-17-2026
Distribution: Nationwide 

Many different sizes of the product were recalled, so the lot numbers are your best bet for identifying a potentially contaminated item. When in doubt, check it out with this resource provided by CHOMPS. If you have any other questions, contact the company directly at 855-636-1150. If you purchased one of the affected items, you’re eligible for a refund. Either head to the store in person or chat online with a CHOMPS representative.

400 Cases of ALDI Shredded Cheese Recalled for Potential Metal Contamination

On March 19, the United States Food & Drug Association (FDA) reclassified an existing recall on Happy Farms by ALDI Colby Jack Finely Shredded Cheese, bumping it up to a Class II recall. According to the FDA, this recall level indicates that consuming the product could lead to serious health consequences. The recall—which the manufacturer, Great Lakes Cheese Co., did voluntarily on February 15—was initiated after concerns about the product being tainted with stainless steel fragments. 

Product: Happy Farms by ALDI Colby Jack Finely Shredded Cheese, 12-ounce pouches
Item number: 170374
UPC code: 4061463330840
Best by dates: July 13, 2025; July 14, 2025
Distribution: Connecticut, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania

No one has been injured from this potential contamination. However, for a refund for this product, go to ALDI or contact the manufacturer at 440-834-2500 or email hello@greatlakescheese.com.

Target Cheesecake Recalled for Undeclared Allergen

On March 19, Dessert Holdings LLC pulled Target’s Favorite Day Gourmet New York Style Cheesecake from store shelves for not disclosing that the product contained pecans. As the FDA points out, those with nut allergies can have a severe, potentially life-threatening reaction if they consume this dessert.

A consumer flagged this error on the packing on March 14, which led the manufacturer to initiate a recall of products distributed to specific Target Distribution Centers between February 14 and March 7, 2025.

Product: Favorite Day™ Gourmet New York Style Cheesecake 6oz, two-count in plastic clamshell casing
UPC: 0 85239 09690 1
Lot code: 25028A1 000039133 (printed on the side of the clear lid)
Distribution: California, Florida, Iowa, Ohio, and Texas

No one has fallen ill as a result of eating this cheesecake. However, if you bought the cheesecake and have an allergy or sensitivity to nuts, contact Target Guest Relations at (800) 444-0680 for a full refund. You can also reach out to Dessert Holdings, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT at (720) 766-9060 or marketing@dessertholdings.com.