Aldi issues a recall for taquitos following reports from customers about experiencing 'dental injuries' caused by metal fragments.

Supermarket chain Aldi has recalled nearly 25,000 pounds of frozen taquitos after receiving several complaints that there were pieces of metal were found by unsuspecting consumers.

A notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) revealed that a consumer suffered a "dental injury" after taking a bite of the taquito.

The notice states that the recall specifically concerns 20-ounce packages of Casa Mamita Chicken & Cheese Taquitos produced by Bestway Sandwiches, Inc., produced on July 3, 2024, and September 25, 2024, according to CW affiliate WGN-TV.

While the release did not state when did not say when the affected items were removed from sale at Aldi, inspectors noted on Saturday they were “concerned that some product may be in consumers’ freezers." The statement read: “The problem was discovered after the firm notified FSIS that it received a consumer complaint reporting that a piece of metal was found in the frozen chicken and cheese taquito product,” the FSIS wrote. “Another consumer reported to FSIS to have a dental injury from the product.”

"Consumers can recognize the impacted product by checking the best-by dates (July 3, 2025, and September 25, 2025) and the establishment number (EST. P-40327), which are clearly displayed on the packaging," they mentioned. The report indicated that, although there is a widespread recall, only a limited number of specific stores were required to remove the Bestway Sandwiches from their shelves.

An Aldi spokesperson confirmed that the stores are situated in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Washington D.C., 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.

As of Monday morning, Aldi's official website did not feature the taquitos in its list of recalled products, even though the recall announcement was present on the site. Reports indicate that customers who may have bought the taquito products that are potentially contaminated should either throw them away or return them to Aldi for a refund. For further inquiries, individuals can contact Bestway at (818) 361-1800 EXT.110.

The recall follows the announcement of Aldi's ambitious plan to launch hundreds of new locations as part of a $9 billion global expansion initiative. The German grocery retailer, well-known for its low prices and distinctive shopping carts that require a quarter to use, aims to establish over 800 new stores in the United States by 2028. According to CEO Jason Hart in a recent press release, these new outlets will also be introduced in various cities, including Las Vegas, to accommodate a growing customer base and fulfill increasing demand.

"Our expansion is fueled by our customers' demands for additional Aldi locations in their local areas across the country," he stated. "By pledging to open 800 new stores over the next five years, we will be conveniently located for our shoppers and will also contribute positively to the communities we support."