Nearly 25,000 Pounds of Frozen Taquitos Recalled Over Possible Metal Contamination

Class 1 recalls are issued when there is a probability of serious health effects, including death, from consuming the food.

An image of the recalled Bestway Casa Mamita Chicken & Cheese Taquitos. Courtesy of the USDA

California-based Bestway Sandwiches Inc. is recalling thousands of pounds of chicken products sold through ALDI grocery outlets in the United States due to concerns that the items could contain metal pieces.

The recall applies to roughly 24,870 pounds of frozen “Casa Mamita Chicken & Cheese Taquitos” manufactured on July 3 and Sept. 25, 2024, according to a Jan. 11 recall notice issued by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).