The USDA has announced a recall of more than 24,000 pounds of frozen chicken taquitos sold at Aldi after metal pieces were found in the food.

The producer of the taquitos, Calfornia-based 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.

According to the USDA announcement, the frozen chicken and cheese taquitos were produced on July 3, 2024, and September 25, 2024. The products being recalled are 20-oz. carton packages containing “Casa Mamita Chicken & Cheese Taquitos” with Best By Dates of July 3, 2025 and September 9, 2025 on the bottom panel.

These items were shipped to select ALDI grocery stores nationwide. According to an announcement from ALDI, the products were sold at ALDI stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Washington DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin and West Virginia.

“The problem was discovered after the firm notified the Food Safety Inspection service that it received a consumer complaint reporting that a piece of metal was found in the frozen chicken and cheese taquito product. Another consumer reported to FSIS to have a dental injury from the product,” according to the USDA.

There have been no additional reports of injury or illness due to consumption of this product. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provide

The Food Safety Inspection Service is concerned that the taquitos may be in consumers’ freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. The products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.