The Recall Desk
CriticalUSDA FSIS·001-2025·Announced 2025-01-11

Bestway Recalls Frozen Chicken Taquitos Due to Metal Contamination

Bestway Sandwiches Inc. is recalling frozen chicken and cheese taquitos due to possible metal contamination. One consumer reported a dental injury.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly classifies this as a 'High - Class I' recall, which mandates a score of 5 according to the rubric. Additionally, a specific dental injury was reported.

Plain-English summary

Bestway Sandwiches Inc. is recalling approximately 24,870 pounds of frozen chicken and cheese taquito products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically metal. The affected product is sold in 20-oz. carton packages labeled “CASA MAMITA CHICKEN & CHEESE TAQUITOS” with Best By Dates of 07/03/25 and 09/25/25. The items bear establishment number “EST. P-40327” and were produced on July 3, 2024, and September 25, 2024.

The recall was initiated after the firm notified the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of a consumer complaint regarding a piece of metal found in the product. Another consumer reported a dental injury resulting from the product. FSIS stated there have been no additional reports of injury or illness due to consumption of this product.

These items were shipped to select ALDI grocery stores nationwide. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Bestway Sandwiches Inc. Recalls Frozen Chicken And Cheese Taquito Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Brand
Bestway Sandwiches Inc.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.