Bestway Sandwiches Inc., baked in Valencia, California, has issued a voluntary recall of frozen chicken and cheese taquito products due to potential contamination with pieces of metal. Food contaminated with foreign objects has the potential to cause severe harm, including choking, injury, illness, damage to teeth, or even death.
Background
The recall was initiated after the company received a customer complaint regarding a piece of metal that was found in the impacted product. A separate customer reported to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) that they received a dental injury after eating the now recalled product.
Distribution
The recalled product was distributed to select ALDI grocery stores across the United States. A list of impacted states and stores has not yet been released.
Product Details
- Product – Casa Mamita Chicken & Cheese Taquitos
- Size – 20 oz
- Best by Dates – July 3, 2025 and September 25, 2025
- Establishment Number – EST. P-40327
- Date of Production – July 3, 2024 and September 25, 2024
- Quantity Recalled – Approximately 24,870 pounds
Consumer Action
Consumers should search their freezers to see if they have the recalled product.
As with all food recalls, consumers are strongly advised to discontinue use of the affected product even if it looks or smells safe to eat or if there are no visible signs of contamination by foreign objects.
Anyone in possession of the recalled products is requested to not sell, serve, or distribute them.
The products can be returned to the place of purchase for a refund or should be disposed of immediately.
Consumers with additional questions or comments can contact the company’s QA department at 818-361-1800, extension 110.
Health Risks
There have been no additional reports of injuries in connection with the consumption of the impacted product besides the two previously mentioned cases. Any consumer who has been exposed to the affected product, and is experiencing sickness or injury, should contact their medical provider immediately.
Food contaminated with metal has the potential to cause severe harm, including choking, injury, illness, damage to teeth, gums, tongue, throat, mouth, stomach, and intestines or even death in most people. Infants, the elderly, and recent surgery patients could also be at extreme risk of serious injury.
Commenting on this article, the nation’s leading food poisoning lawyer said, “At least one person has reported an injury from ingesting the impacted product. I strongly urge any consumer with the recalled product to discontinue use and return them or throw them away.”
