PUBLIC HEALTH
Nearly 25,000 pounds of Taquitos sold at Aldi recalled due to reports of metal pieces
Frozen chicken and cheese taquitos from the Casa Mamita brand have been recalled due to the possible presence of metal objects that have caused dental injuries

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a recall of taquito products because they may contain pieces of metal. Bestway Sandwiches Inc. has been forced to announce the recall of approximately 24,870 pounds of the product.
The issue was discovered when the company notified the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) about a consumer complaint after finding a piece of metal in a frozen chicken and cheese taquito product. Another consumer reported a dental injury caused by the product.
Details of the affected taquitos
The recall affects frozen “Casa Mamita Chicken & Cheese Taquitos” products, specifically the 20-oz. carton packages. These were distributed and sold nationwide in Aldi supermarkets.

- Establishment number: EST. P-40327
- Best-by dates: 07/03/25 and 09/25/25
What to do if you have one of the recalled products
FSIS suspects that, as a frozen product, many consumers may still have it in their freezers. The organization advises checking if you purchased it, and if so, it “should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.”
For questions or refund inquiries, consumers can contact the Bestway Foods Co. QA Department at (818) 361-1800 EXT.110.
The presence of metal or plastic fragments in food products, referred to by the FDA and USDA as “foreign objects,” is often due to parts from machinery that assemble ingredients. These objects can chip teeth and, in more severe cases, cause choking or damage to the intestinal tract.
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*This article was written in Spanish and translated with the help of AI.
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