According to a company announcement, Aldi just announced a voluntary recall of taquitos sold in over 30 states, including Illinois.

Reason for the Recall

Aldi said it recalled boxes of Casa Mamita Chicken & Cheese Taquitos from Bestway Sandwiches due to "potential foreign material" and metal.

Courtesy of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Courtesy of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Aldi claims the move was done "out of an abundance of caution."

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Customer Guidance

In their published recall notice, Aldi says they put the "safety and integrity of the products it sells first." and "if customers have products affected by this recall," they are advised to toss them out or return them to the store immediately to get a full refund.

Details of the Recalled Products

The boxes recalled are of the 20-ounce variety with a UPC of 4061459337471 with a best-by date of July 3, 2025, or September 25, 2025.

Affected States

The recall affects Aldi stores in 31 different states, including:

  • Alabama
  • Arkansas
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Florida,
  • Georgia
  • Illinois
  • Iowa
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Ohio
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Vermont
  • Virginia
  • Washington DC
  • Wisconsin
  • West Virginia

Customer Inquiries

If you, as a customer, have questions about the recall, you are advised to call Bestway Foods at 818. 361.1800.

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Comparing Recalls

While this recall will affect many Aldi customers across America, where does it land among the 10 largest recalls of the last decade? See below.

LOOK: The 10 largest product recalls of the last decade

Estey & Bomberger, LLP compiled a list of the top 10 product recalls since 2007, ranked based on the number of product units recalled in the U.S.

Gallery Credit: Beth Mowbray

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