Idaho Smokehouse Partners Recalls Ready-To-Eat Beef Stick Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Idaho Smokehouse Partners, LLC, a Shelley, Idaho establishment, is recalling approximately 29,541 pounds of ready-to-eat beef stick products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The ready-to-eat beef stick item was produced from January 13 to January 15, 2025. The following product is subject to recall [view labels]:
- 1.15-oz vacuum-sealed packages of “CHOMPS ORIGINAL BEEF STICK MILD,” with an expiration date of 02-10-2026, and lot code 25016 printed on the label. The product subject to recall bears establishment number “6220A” ink-jetted on the package.
- 13.8-oz plastic bags containing 12 1.15-oz vacuum-sealed packages of “CHOMPS ORIGINAL BEEF STICK MILD.” The plastic bags bear establishment number “V2059” and “LOT: 622025016,” with expiration date 02-10-2026 printed on the bags. The individual sticks have an expiration date of 02-10-2026, and lot code 25016, with establishment number “6220A” ink-jetted on the package.
The packages were shipped to distribution centers in California, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Washington for further distribution to retail locations nationwide.
The problem was discovered after the firm notified FSIS that it received two consumer complaints reporting that pieces of metal were found in the product.
There have been no confirmed reports of injury due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury should contact a healthcare provider.
FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ pantries. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
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BREAKING NEWS: Indiana AG says GM deceived Hoosiers about OnStar data use
Indiana AG says GM deceived Hoosiers about OnStar data use
According to Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, General Motors sold thousands of vehicle owners in Indiana on the safety and convenience of OnStar technology.
But Rokita claims that Hoosiers were deceived by the companies “secretly collecting and selling Indiana drivers’ personal data to third parties,” a practice he says led to higher insurance rates.
“Everyone deserves transparency and honesty from the companies they do business with, especially when it comes to having their data protected,” Rokita said in a Thursday release. “General Motors and OnStar turned a supposed safety feature into a way to make money, profiting off Indiana drivers without their knowledge. We’re taking action to hold them accountable and protect our consumers from these deceptive practices.”
GM settled with the Federal Trade Commission earlier this year and released a statement in January that said, “Respecting our customers’ privacy and earning their trust is deeply important to us. Although Smart Driver was created to promote safer driving behavior, we ended that program due to customer feedback.”
Rokita filed a civil case with the Marion Superior Court on March 19.
According to the complaint, OnStar tracked: locations, routes driven, driving schedule, fuel usage, hard braking events, hard acceleration events, tailgating, time spent idle, speeds over 80 mph, average speed, late-night driving and driver attention.
Rokita asserts that the above information is sold to data brokers, who then create risk profiles and driving scores to sell to insurers, which charge higher premiums or even cancel policies.
Additionally, the complaint alleges that General Motors “coerced” Hoosiers into activating OnStar without informing customers of its data practices. Doing so could be a violation of the Indiana Deceptive Consumer Sales Act.
“Hoosiers were secretly misled and used,” Rokita said. “Their actions are unacceptable and we’re fighting back to ensure this type of behavior never happens again.”
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MOVIE REVIEW: ‘The Electric State’ is a big-budget Netflix flop
‘The Electric State’ is a big-budget Netflix flop
“The Electric State” is a crisis of tone, its circuits fried by shockingly clichéd writing.
In a fictionalized 1990, humanity suffered massive casualties in a war that began when robots rebelled against being told what to do. So when a robot breaks into Michelle’s (Millie Bobby Brown) home, points to a picture of her deceased brother, and repeats a few of his old phrases, she quickly believes that the robot is, somehow, him. Obviously.
That’s all it takes for her to join a potentially murderous machine on a cross-country trek to find some random doctor in glasses who—according to this hunk of metal’s barely coherent communication—can explain everything.
Let me pause here. Because if you think it can’t get any sillier, you’re wrong. And the thing is, I don’t think it always intends to.
The 2023 film “The Creator” explored war between AI and humans, thoughtfully making the audience consider what rights artificial intelligence should have if evolved to the point of feeling and thinking as humans do.
“The Electric State” starts in that philosophical territory but quickly spirals into what feels like an unintentional parody. Overly dramatic orchestral swells try to pull at heartstrings, but they’re often paired with absurd imagery—like a robotic Mr. Peanut signing a peace treaty. I understand they wanted me to feel somber in the moment, but I chuckled. My less-critical wife met my gaze with a validating eyeroll.
The film demands massive leaps in belief and reason. Nothing makes sense.
And here’s the kicker: This thing cost around $320 million, making it one of the most expensive movies ever—certainly Netflix’s priciest. Yet there’s nothing else groundbreaking about it. Some scenes look cool, but large-scale battles are nothing new, and the robots? Not that interesting.
The script offers little originality, and for all that money, nothing on screen justifies the price tag. If a chunk of that budget went to the cast, the writing certainly did them no favors. It’s trite. It’s formulaic.
The film is directed by the Russo Brothers, who have delivered a ton of heart and soul in the action genre with films like “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Avengers: Endgame.” They even reunite with Star-Lord (Chris Pratt) and the Falcon (Anthony Mackie) for this project. Pratt plays Keats, a man who fought in the war against the robots before befriending the one who saved his life—Herman, voiced by a seemingly helium-infused Mackie.
They team up with Millie Bobby Brown’s Michelle on her journey across a “Fallout” wasteland of obscure robots. The cast also includes Woody Harrelson, Ke Huy Quan and Stanley Tucci.
Investing in so many stars while failing to invest the audience is a real letdown. For all these big names, it feels like they were contractually obligated to shed a certain number of overacted, single-tear cliches.
The film’s concluding message that we humans need community for a happy and prosperous existence is good and true but must be spelled out at the end because the plot’s attempt to deliver it was an enormous waste of millions—and my Friday evening.
1.5/5
Scott McDaniel s a department chair and assistant professor of journalism at Franklin College. He lives in Bargersville with his wife and three kids.
Vincennes University Theatre Arts presents “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” in April
Vincennes University students studying Theatre Arts will bring to life the classic music videos of “Schoolhouse Rock” in April, entertaining and educating the audience on science, mathematics, and more.
The VU Theatre Arts Program will present “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” April 11-13 at the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center on the Vincennes Campus.
Multiple generations fondly remember the television series “Schoolhouse Rock” from their Saturday morning cartoon days. With their educational lyrics, the musical cartoons teach children concepts in history, civics, economics, and more.
VU Theater Program Director Kendra Clauser said, “The talented Theatre Arts majors at VU have been working tirelessly to bring “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” to life. This production showcases their creativity, passion, and devotion to performing. It is a vibrant celebration of music and education, which we are delighted to share with our University Community and the public. We invite everyone to join us for a splendid performance highlighting the brilliance of VU students and the power of live theatre!”
“Schoolhouse Rock Live!” showtimes are 7 p.m. (ET) on Friday, April 11, with matinee performances on Saturday, April 12, and Sunday, April 13, at 2 p.m. (ET).
The shows are free for VU students and employees with a valid ID. Tickets are $12 for adults, $7 for seniors, and $5 for non-VU students. They can be purchased in advance at the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center box office or on the day of the show.
“Schoolhouse Rock Live!” was originally adapted and produced for the stage by Theatre BAM from the series created by George Newall and Tom Yohe. It is based on an idea by David McCall and is based on the book by Scott Ferguson, George Keating, and Kyle Hall. Music and Lyrics are by Lynn Ahrens, Bob Dorough, Dave Frishberg, Kathy Mandry, George Newall, and Tom Yohe.
All shows will be performed with permission by Music Theatre International (MTI).
For more information about a VU Theatre Arts associate degree, visit vinu.edu/major/theatre-arts.
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WNIN Partners with Evansville Wartime Museum and University of Evansville Theatre for Murder Mystery Dinner
WNIN Partners with Evansville Wartime Museum and University of Evansville Theatre for Murder Mystery Dinner
University of Evansville (UE) Theatre’s Rogue and Peasant Aces, a Change Lab class, is thrilled to announce an exciting collaboration with WNIN Tri-State Public Media and the Evansville Wartime Museum. On Saturday, April 5, step back into the 1940s for a thrilling Murder Mystery Dinner at the historic Evansville Wartime Museum. Dive into a captivating WWII-themed storyline, uncover hidden secrets, and gather clues to solve the ultimate mystery. This event includes dinner, engaging performances from talented UE Theatre actors, and a night you won’t soon forget. Tickets are currently sold-out, but for more information please visit wnin.org/mystery.
The Murder Mystery Dinner is directed by Stella Clark-Kaczmarek, a first-year theatre studies major from Omaha, Neb.; Guest Artist, Maria Lenn ’13 serves as the costume designer; Haley Holzworth, a first-year design and technology major from Martinsville, Ind., serves as the story supervisor and dramaturg; Philana Koto, a first-year theatre performance major from Denton, Texas, is the character wrangler; Konner Staley, a first-year theatre management major from Katy, Texas, serves as the project manager, and Assistant Professor Wes Grantom ’03 and Visiting Assistant Professor Stacey Yen serve as the Change Lab coaches.
The cast features Luis Alejandro Gonzalez, a first-year theatre performance major from Midland, Texas, as Captain Walter Carter; Andrea Vargas, a junior theatre performance major from Missouri City, Texas, as Rosemary Carter; Alyssa Meadows, a junior theatre performance major from Louisville, Ky., as Adeline Addams; Daniel Perez, a junior theatre performance major from San Antonio, Texas, as Colonel Charles “Chuck” Gibson; James Scott, a junior theatre performance major from Sugar Hill, Ga., as Victor Barringer; Evelyn Hipp, a senior theatre studies major from Nolensville, Tenn., as Rita Bowman; Reese Hickman, a first-year performance major from Conroe, Texas, as Ester Pettyworth; Jett Wood, a first-year civil engineering major from Midland, Texas, as Harvey Cane, and Gavin Ramirez, a junior performance major from McKinney, Texas, as Robert “Bobby” Harbour.