BALTIMORE, MD—A brand of frozen chicken and cheese taquitos has been recalled over concerns about potential metal contamination, a federal agency announced.

According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Bestway Sandwiches Inc. recalled around 24,870 pounds of the taquitos, which may be contaminated with pieces of metal.

The recalled product was sold at ALDI grocery stores nationwide and came in 20-ounce cartons labeled “CASA MAMITA CHICKEN & CHEESE TAQUITOS.” The affected packages have Best By Dates of 07/03/25 and 09/25/25 on the bottom panel and bear the establishment number “EST. P-40327.”

The taquitos were produced on July 3, 2024, and Sept. 25, 2024, at a facility in Valencia, California.  The affected product labels can be viewed online here (PDF).

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said the recall was initiated after Bestway Sandwiches notified the agency that it had received a consumer complaint reporting a piece of metal found inside a taquito. A second consumer reported suffering a dental injury while eating the product.

There have been no other reported injuries related to the taquitos. If you’re concerned about an injury or illness, contact a healthcare provider. FSIS recommends that consumers who have purchased the recalled product should throw it away or return it.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Bestway Foods Co. QA Department at (818) 361-1800, extension 110. Consumers with food safety questions can contact the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854 or send an email to [email protected].

This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.