Is the H-E-B BBQ Chop Salad Recall Nationwide? Texas Only

Taylor Farms is recalling the H-E-B Backyard BBQ Chop Salad Kit, 13.4 oz, UPC 041220300457, Best If Used By October 30, 2026, because it may contain undeclared soy and tree nuts (almonds). FDA posted the company announcement on October 27, 2026. The FDA notice states that no adverse reactions had been reported for this product, and the company advises consumers not to eat the kit.

Key takeaways

• The recall is not nationwide; it covers only H-E-B stores in Texas. Nothing cited here describes a nationwide recall.
• FDA posted the Taylor Farms recall on October 27, 2026, for potential undeclared soy and tree nuts (almonds).
• Check for UPC 041220300457 and Best If Used By October 30, 2026. The kit is packaged in plastic bags.
• Do not eat the kit. Dispose of it or return it to the store for a full refund. Taylor Farms lists (855) 455-0098, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm PST.

What happened: Taylor Farms recalls H-E-B Backyard BBQ Chop Salad Kit on Oct 27, 2026

Taylor Farms recalled the H-E-B Backyard BBQ Chop Salad Kit (13.4 oz, UPC 041220300457) because it may contain undeclared soy and tree nuts (almonds), and FDA posted the notice on October 27, 2026. The stated reason is "Undeclared soy and tree nuts (almonds)."

The FDA recall notice says: "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)." The product table lists the store as H-E-B, the item as Backyard BBQ Chop Salad Kit 13.4 oz, the Best If Used By date as October 30, 2026, and the UPC as 041220300457.

ABC13 Houston (KTRK) reported the recall on October 28, 2026, describing kits sold at H-E-B stores across Texas with a Best If Used By date of October 30 and the same UPC. KPRC 2 Click2Houston reported on October 29, 2026, that the recall covers 13.4-ounce kits with the same date and UPC.

What changed: a voluntary company recall, not a government ban

FDA posted this as a company announcement: Taylor Farms is recalling the kit. It is a company recall, not an FDA order or a ban on the product.

Soy and tree nuts are among the major food allergens that FDA says must be declared on food labels. FDA's food allergies guidance lists these allergens and explains how they are declared, so a product that may contain undeclared soy or almonds falls under that labeling requirement.

Is the H-E-B salad kit recall nationwide?

No. The recall covers only H-E-B stores in Texas. FDA states that the recalled product was distributed to H-E-B stores located in Texas, and KPRC 2 Click2Houston reports that the kits were distributed to H-E-B stores in Texas.

The notice does not list individual stores or Texas cities, so shoppers should use the UPC and Best If Used By date on the package to decide whether a kit matches the recall.

Who is affected: 13.4 oz kits, Best If Used By Oct 30, 2026, sold at Texas H-E-B stores

The recall covers 13.4 oz H-E-B Backyard BBQ Chop Salad Kits with UPC 041220300457 and a Best If Used By date of October 30, 2026, distributed to H-E-B stores in Texas. The notice says the product is packaged in plastic bags and can be identified by the date and UPC code.

The October 30, 2026 Best If Used By date has passed, but kits bought before then may still be in home refrigerators, so check any kit you have at home.

Does the H-E-B BBQ chop salad kit have almonds?

FDA's notice says the kit may contain undeclared almonds (a tree nut) and soy; it does not say the kit contains them. The notice does not say which component, such as the dressing or the toppings, contains either allergen.

Several details were not disclosed in the notices cited here. These include the number of kits or pounds recalled, the full list of stores, whether any other H-E-B or Taylor Farms salad kits are affected, and how the soy and almonds came to be in the product.

What it means for shoppers: check the UPC and date, then dispose of or return the kit

Shoppers should compare the UPC and Best If Used By date on the bag with the recall details. If both match, FDA and the company say the kit should not be eaten.

The FDA notice states: "Impacted products should be disposed of or returned to the store for a full refund." The notice also says consumers "should not consume the items." Use this checklist:

• UPC: 041220300457
• Product: Backyard BBQ Chop Salad Kit, 13.4 oz
• Best If Used By: October 30, 2026
• Packaging: plastic bag
• Store: H-E-B, Texas

For questions, Taylor Farms lists (855) 455-0098, Monday through Friday between 8am and 4pm PST.

Date and code checks are the core of most recall lookups. For another recent example of identifying a product by UPC and date, see Natural Grocers Recalls Organic Mung Beans Over Glass: UPC, Dates.

Should you eat the H-E-B Backyard BBQ Chop Salad Kit?

No. FDA and Taylor Farms say consumers should not eat the kit. The FDA notice states that no adverse reactions had been reported for this product.

FDA's notice adds that people with a soy or tree nut (almond) allergy or sensitivity may be at risk of a serious adverse reaction if they eat the product.

If you have a soy or tree nut allergy and may have eaten this kit, FDA advises keeping the package and noting codes such as the lot number, expiration date and UPC if a reaction occurs.

What is undeclared soy and tree nut (almond) contamination, and why do labels matter?

An undeclared allergen is an ingredient that can be present in a food but is not named on its label, which is the reason FDA gives for this recall. Labels exist so that people with allergies can avoid those ingredients.

FDA says the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) identified eight major food allergens: milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans. The FASTER Act made sesame the ninth major allergen, effective January 1, 2023. Tree nuts include almonds, walnuts, and pecans.

FDA's guidance on food allergies describes two common ways labels declare these allergens:

• A parenthetical source in the ingredient list, such as "lecithin (soy)"
• A "Contains" statement, such as "Contains: Soy, Almonds"

This recall rests on the notice that the product may contain undeclared soy and almonds. The notice does not say which label component was affected.

How to spot the recalled kit: plastic bag, Best If Used By date, and UPC 041220300457

The recalled kit can be identified by its Best If Used By date and UPC code, according to FDA. The kit is packaged in plastic bags.

Check all three details together:

• Best If Used By: October 30, 2026
• UPC: 041220300457
• Size: 13.4 oz

The cited notices do not list a lot code, so rely on the date and UPC rather than a lot number.

The background: an allergen labeling recall, not a microbiological one

This recall is an allergen labeling recall. FDA's food allergies guidance explains which major food allergens must be declared on labels, and this recall concerns two of them, soy and tree nuts.

Undeclared soy has driven other recent recalls too; for a frozen-food example, see Saint Francis Frozen Pizzas Recalled for Undeclared Soy.

What to watch next: recall updates, classification, and new reports

Watch for any update to the Taylor Farms notice, any FDA recall classification, and any new adverse reaction reports. The notice posted on October 27, 2026 lists no recall classification, and no other H-E-B or Taylor Farms salad kit is named in it.

Taylor Farms' hotline, (855) 455-0098, is listed as staffed Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm PST. Check there for recall questions before the next update.

Which safer options exist if you need a salad kit without soy or almonds?

The most reliable approach is to read the current label on any salad kit, because formulas and recalls change. This article does not recommend specific products as safe.

Use this label checklist:

• Read the "Contains" statement first.
• Scan the ingredient list for soy and tree nut sources, including parenthetical declarations such as "(soy)" or "(almonds)".
• Check the dressing and topping packets separately, since the recall notice does not say which component is involved.
• Note the UPC, best-by date, and store where you bought the kit.
• Contact the manufacturer using the phone number on the package if a label is unclear.