Bestway Sandwiches Inc. has recalled nearly 25,000 pounds of frozen chicken and cheese taquitos due to the potential presence of metal fragments. The recall impacts 31 states across the country, as reported by USA Today. The recall is a precautionary measure to address food safety concerns.
The affected products are 20-ounce cartons labeled "CASA MAMITA CHICKEN & CHEESE TAQUITOS," with best-before dates of July 3 and September 25. They also bear the establishment number "EST. P-40327." The recall was initiated after a consumer found metal in the product, prompting Bestway Sandwiches to notify the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), according to Local 10.
There has been one report of a related dental injury, but no other harm has been reported. Consumers in the affected states, including Florida, are advised to discard or return the product for a full refund. The recall spans states from Massachusetts to Mississippi and from North Carolina to North Dakota.
Bestway Sandwiches Inc. has set up a refund channel at (818)-361-1800, ext. 110. For food safety questions, consumers can email [email protected] or contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854. The UPC for the recalled product is 40,614,593,374,71.
