Recall Alert: Aldi Recalls Chicken and Cheese Taquitos Due to Metal Contamination

     In a recent announcement, Aldi has issued a recall for its Casa Mamita Chicken & Cheese Taquitos due to potential metal contamination. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) reported the recall on January 13, 2025, affecting approximately 24,870 pounds of the frozen product.

The recalled items are:

• Product: Casa Mamita Chicken & Cheese Taquitos
• Package: 20-ounce carton
• Best-by dates: July 3, 2025, or September 25, 2025
• Establishment number: EST. P-40327
• UPC Code: 406145933747

     The recall was initiated after Bestway Sandwiches Inc., the manufacturer, received a consumer complaint about finding a metal fragment in the product. Additionally, there has been one reported case of a dental injury related to consuming these taquitos.

     The recalled taquitos were distributed to Aldi stores across 31 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Washington D.C., Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.

FSIS is concerned that some products may still be in consumers' freezers. Customers who have purchased the affected taquitos are urged to:

1. Not consume the product
2. Dispose of the items immediately
3. Return the product to their local Aldi store for a full refund

     Aldi has stated, "ALDI puts the safety and integrity of the products it sells first. If customers have products affected by this recall, they are advised to discard it immediately or return it to their local store for a full refund."

     For additional information or questions regarding the recall, consumers can contact Bestway Foods Co. at (818) 361-1800 Ext. 1108.This recall serves as a reminder of the importance of food safety and the need for vigilance in checking for recall notices on purchased food items