According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this summer’s Cyclospora outbreak sickened 12,883 people across 21 states, resulting in at least 570 hospitalizations and two deaths. The outbreak was declared over on September 11.
So if you just recently started buying premade salad kits again at your favorite grocer, you aren’t alone. But one beloved regional chain just alerted its customers of another recall involving a Taylor Farms product.
The new recall details
An October 27 H-E-B newsroom announcement says Taylor Farms of Dallas, Texas, is recalling its H-E-B Backyard BBQ Chop Salad Kit. H-E-B is a large grocery chain with more than 400 locations found across Texas.
The issue, per the chain’s announcement, is that the salad kit may contain undeclared soy and tree nuts—specifically, almonds. Soy and tree nuts are two of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) nine major food allergens that must be declared on food labels.
This is especially important for those with soy or tree nut allergies who may be at risk of a serious adverse reaction if they consume the product. As of October 27, no adverse reactions have been reported.
The affected product was reportedly distributed to H-E-B stores located in Texas and is packaged in plastic bags.
To see if you have the recalled salad mix, check for the following:
H-E-B Backyard BBQ Chop Salad Kit (13.4 oz.)
UPC: 041220300457
Best-if-used-by date: October 30, 2026
H-E-B instructs customers to either throw the salad kits away or return them for a full refund.
For questions, contact Taylor Farms at (855) 455-0098 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PST.
Is this recall related to the Taylor Farms Cyclospora outbreak?
The latest recall appears to be separate from the Taylor Farms Cyclospora outbreak over the summer, which has since been declared over.
To recap, the earlier outbreak was linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico contaminated with Cyclospora, a parasite that can cause prolonged diarrhea and other gastrointestinal issues such as cramping, bloating, and nausea. The massive recall affected products distributed to 31 states, including many sold through Walmart’s Marketside brand.
In an October 8 letter, Taylor Farms’ CEO Bruce Taylor outlined several steps the company is taking to prevent future outbreaks, including suspending iceberg lettuce harvesting and processing in central Mexico during Cyclospora season, expanding water and crop testing, and investing in better detection and prevention methods.
In the note, Taylor tells customers, “Eating fresh produce is one of the best things you and your family can do for your health, and that makes keeping it safe, accessible, and dependable our greatest responsibility.”
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