USDA Alert: Frozen Taquitos and Chimichangas May Contain Hard Plastic

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert for ready-to-eat beef and chicken taquitos and chimichangas. These products contain diced green chilies that were recalled by the supplier, Sun Valley Foods, LLC, due to possible contamination with hard plastic. The hard plastic poses a choking hazard or may cause damage to teeth or gums.

The affected frozen products were produced by Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. in Lampasas, Texas, and San Diego, California. Specific items include Great Value, Casa Mamita, and José Olé brand taquitos and chimichangas with best-by dates ranging from June to July 2021. The products bear establishment numbers EST 5590, P5590, or EST. 17417 and were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions from consuming these products. Consumers who have purchased these items are urged not to consume them and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. For questions, consumers can contact Ajinomoto Foods or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline.

The recalled product

Product

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Meat and Poultry Taquitos and Chimichangas Containing FDA-Regulated Diced Green Chilies That Have Been Recalled Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Brand

Ajinomoto Foods North America

Manufacturer

Ajinomoto Foods North America

Category

Food — Frozen Ready-to-Eat

Hazard

• choking
• foreign-matter

Distribution

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