Aldi, one of the nation’s most popular discount grocery chains, is recalling over 24,000 pounds of its frozen Casa Mamita Chicken & Cheese Taquitos due to potential contamination with metal fragments. The issue was first brought to light when a customer reported finding a piece of metal in the product. Following this alarming discovery, another customer reported sustaining a dental injury after consuming the taquitos. These complaints led to an official recall announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on January 11, 2024.
The affected taquitos, produced by Bestway Sandwiches Inc., were distributed in frozen 20-ounce packages bearing establishment number EST. P-40327 and best-by dates of 07/03/2025 and 09/25/2025. The taquitos were manufactured between July 3, 2024, and September 25, 2024, and sold nationwide at Aldi stores.
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How to Identify the Affected Product
Consumers are urged to check their freezers for the recalled Casa Mamita Chicken & Cheese Taquitos. The packaging features the UPC code 4061459337471, and customers can verify if their product is part of the recall by looking for the establishment number and best-by dates listed above. While Aldi has likely removed the contaminated products from store shelves, there is concern that customers may still have the taquitos in their homes.
“The problem was discovered after the firm notified FSIS that it received a consumer complaint reporting that a piece of metal was found,” FSIS stated. To ensure consumer safety, FSIS has advised customers to either discard the product or return it to the store for a full refund.
Customer Safety and Response
Fortunately, there have been no reports of widespread illnesses linked to the taquitos. This recall only affects Casa Mamita Chicken & Cheese Taquitos; no other products from the Casa Mamita brand or Aldi have been implicated. Still, the recall underscores the importance of vigilant quality control in food production.
For customers seeking more information, Aldi encourages direct contact with Bestway Foods Co. at (818) 361-1800 EXT.110. This is a precautionary step to ensure public health and maintain transparency regarding the recall process.
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What You Should Do
If you have the recalled product in your freezer:
- Check Packaging: Look for establishment number EST. P-40327 and best-by dates 07/03/2025 or 09/25/2025.
- Dispose or Return: Throw the product away or return it to an Aldi location for a full refund.
- Contact for Help: Reach out to Bestway Foods Co. for further assistance or questions.
Aldi has emphasized its commitment to providing safe and quality products, and this recall is a testament to their swift action in ensuring consumer safety.