Aldi Ordered To Recall Frozen Taquitos After Customers Suffer 'Dental Injury' from Metal Shards Found in Snack

Aldi has been ordered to recall boxes of frozen taquitos after a customer reportedly suffered a "dental injury" after metal shards were found in the snack.

Nearly 25,000 pounds of frozen chicken and cheese taquitos by Bestway Sandwiches Inc. may have been contaminated with metal, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

"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. Another consumer reported to FSIS to have a dental injury from the product," FSIS said.

The affected snacks were produced between July 3 and Sept. 25 2024, and were shipped to Aldi stores across the country. Inspectors noted that products with the establishment number "EST. P-40327" should be "thrown away or returned to the place of purchase."

Aldi also issued a voluntary recall, which affected 31 states, according to a release from the company. The company maintained that it "puts the safety and integrity of the products it sells first," and will offer a "full refund" for any returns.