A California-based company, Bestway Sandwiches Inc., has issued a recall for nearly 25,000 pounds of frozen food products sold nationwide at Aldi stores, including locations in Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois.
The recall was initiated after reports of contamination with foreign material, specifically metal.
Details of the Recall
- Product: Casa Mamita Chicken & Cheese Taquitos
- Packaging: 20-ounce frozen packages
- Best By Dates: 07/03/25 and 09/25/25
- Establishment Number: EST. P-40327
- Production Dates: July 2, 2024 – September 25, 2024
Reason for the Recall
The recall was triggered by consumer complaints, including one report of a dental injury caused by consuming the product and another finding a piece of metal in a package.
What Should Consumers Do?
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) advises consumers to:
- Do Not Consume: Refrain from eating the affected products.
- Dispose of the Product: Throw it away or return it to the point of purchase for a refund.
For additional questions, consumers can contact the Bestway Foods Co. Questions and Answers Department at (818) 361-1800 EXT. 110.
Other 2024 Food Recalls
2024 has seen numerous food recalls due to safety concerns, including:
- Boar’s Head Deli Meats: Listeria contamination linked to multiple deaths.
- Milo’s Poultry Farm Eggs: Salmonella outbreak across several states.
- Great Value Apple Juice: Arsenic contamination affecting products from Walmart and other retailers.
- Perdue Chicken Nuggets & Tenders: Metal fragments discovered in over 167,000 pounds of chicken.
For more information on food recalls, visit the USDA website or contact the relevant manufacturers directly.
Source: USDA
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