Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

H-E-B BBQ Chop Salad Kit recall: Undeclared soy and tree nuts (almonds)

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Undeclared soy and tree nuts (almonds)

H-E-B Fresh produce — recalled fresh produceH-E-B Fresh produce — recalled fresh produce (photo 2)
2 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared peanuts or tree nuts

This recall is a labelling failure: peanuts or tree nuts is present and the label does not say so. That is harmless to most households and genuinely dangerous to a few.

What the notice says: People who have sensitivity or allergy to soy and tree nuts(almonds) may be at risk of a serious adverse reaction if they consume this product.

Why it matters: The label does not declare peanuts or tree nuts, so anyone who reads labels to avoid it has no way of knowing it is in there. For people without that allergy the product is safe to eat.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
October 27, 2026
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
H-E-B
Product type
Fresh produce
Distribution
Texas
Sold at
H-E-B
UPC codes
041220300457
Reports of harm
To this date, there have been no reported adverse reactions to this product.

Products covered by this recall

BBQ Chop Salad Kit

What the company announced

Taylor Farms of Dallas, Texas is recalling H-E-B Backyard BBQ Chop Salad kit due to the potential undeclared soy and tree nuts(almonds).

People who have sensitivity or allergy to soy and tree nuts(almonds) may be at risk of a serious adverse reaction if they consume this product. To this date, there have been no reported adverse reactions to this product.

The recalled product was distributed to H-E-B stores located in Texas and has the Best If Used By date October 30, 2026. The recalled product is packaged in plastic bags and can be identified by the Best If Used By date and UPC code below:

  • STORE: H-E-B · ITEM DESCRIPTION: Backyard BBQ Chop Salad Kit 13.4 oz · BEST IF USED BY DATE: October 30, 2026 · UPC: 041220300457

Customers who purchased the products should not consume the items. Impacted products should be disposed of or returned to the store for a full refund.

Customers with questions may contact Taylor Farms at (855) 455-0098 Monday through Friday between 8am and 4pm PST.

Media: [email protected]

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 3 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 041220300457

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • October 30, 2026

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 13.4 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Nuts

H-E-B — This recall is a labelling failure: peanuts or tree nuts is present and the label does not say so. That is harmless to most households and genuinely dangerous to a few.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids peanuts or tree nuts, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. Keep the pack if you want a refund, or photograph the label and the lot code and then bin it. If nobody in the house avoids peanuts or tree nuts, you may simply eat it — the recall is about disclosure, not spoilage.
  3. Make sure the household epinephrine auto-injector is where it should be and in date, if someone here carries one.
  4. If a reaction has already happened, report it to the FDA through its consumer complaint coordinator so the case is attached to this recall.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Remedy named in the notice: Impacted products should be disposed of or returned to the store for a full refund.

Company contact: Taylor Farms — Consumers: Taylor Farms, (855) 455-0098 — Media: [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Company recall announcements record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was H-E-B fresh produce recalled?

Undeclared soy and tree nuts (almonds) People who have sensitivity or allergy to soy and tree nuts(almonds) may be at risk of a serious adverse reaction if they consume this product.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 041220300457; best-by date October 30, 2026. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

If anyone in your household avoids peanuts or tree nuts, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Impacted products should be disposed of or returned to the store for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Texas.

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