I saw two occurrences. The beef industry guidance document below demonstrates that this is a very real problem. (Click twice to enlarge, use browser back arrow to return)
A co-worker commented: They can be glad it was lead they bit down on, and not steel – i.e. lead is a softer metal, causing less dental damage
Most recent incident – beef round tip steak thin cut in unopened packs, Four pellets are visible in the first package shown below. (Click twice to enlarge, use browser back arrow to return)
Previous incident – bottom round roast. These pellets were slightly larger than those shown above
A size chart
Dan Harring (54) 