Undeclared Soy, Almonds Prompt H-E-B Backyard BBQ Chop Salad Kit Recall 2026

Anyone with a soy or tree nut allergy who picks up a bagged salad kit from a Texas H-E-B store this week should stop and check the label first. Taylor Farms of Dallas, Texas has recalled its H-E-B Backyard BBQ Chop Salad Kit because the product may contain soy and tree nuts (almonds) that are not declared on the package. For people with those allergies, eating the kit could trigger a serious allergic reaction.

The company announced the recall on October 27, 2026, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted the notice the same day as a public service. No adverse reactions have been reported to date.

• Product: H-E-B Backyard BBQ Chop Salad Kit, 13.4 oz
• Company: Taylor Farms, Dallas, Texas
• Best If Used By date: October 30, 2026
• UPC: 041220300457
• Where sold: H-E-B stores in Texas
• Issue: Potential undeclared soy and tree nuts (almonds)

Recalled Products at a Glance

Only one item is named in this recall: the H-E-B Backyard BBQ Chop Salad Kit in a 13.4 oz package. The kit is packaged in plastic bags. Shoppers can identify the recalled product by two details on the package, the Best If Used By date of October 30, 2026 and the UPC code 041220300457.

The FDA notice also includes product photos of the front and back labels, which show the Best If Used By date and the UPC. If your kit does not match both details, it is not part of this recall.

What Triggered the Recall

The recall was issued because the kit may contain soy and tree nuts (almonds) that are not listed on the label. Undeclared allergens are a recognized food safety concern because people who avoid these ingredients depend on the label to tell them what is in a product. When an allergen is missing from the ingredient information, a person with an allergy has no warning that the food could harm them.

The company announcement does not explain how the labeling problem came about, and it does not say how many units are affected. No lot numbers were provided, so the Best If Used By date and UPC are the identifiers to check.

Who Should Be Concerned

The greatest risk falls on people who have an allergy or sensitivity to soy or to tree nuts, including almonds. According to the announcement, these consumers may be at risk of a serious adverse reaction if they eat the product. Parents and caregivers who buy groceries for someone with a food allergy should also check any salad kits in the refrigerator.

The recalled product was distributed to H-E-B stores located in Texas. The announcement does not list other states or retailers. Because the kit carries a Best If Used By date of October 30, 2026, it may still be in home refrigerators, so a quick check is worthwhile even for shoppers who bought it several days ago.

What Consumers Need to Do Now

If you bought the H-E-B Backyard BBQ Chop Salad Kit with the matching date and UPC, do not eat it. The company says affected products should either be thrown away or returned to the store for a full refund.

• Look at the Best If Used By date on the bag and confirm whether it reads October 30, 2026.
• Check the UPC on the back label for 041220300457.
• If both match, do not consume the kit, even if you do not have an allergy yourself, since it may be shared with someone who does.
• Dispose of the kit, or take it back to the H-E-B store where you bought it for a full refund.
• Call Taylor Farms with any questions at (855) 455-0098, Monday through Friday between 8am and 4pm PST.

Anyone who has already eaten the product and develops symptoms of an allergic reaction should seek medical care right away. Reporting a problem with an FDA-regulated product can also be done through the agency’s online reporting page or by calling 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).

What the Company and Agency Said

In its announcement, Taylor Farms stated that it is recalling the H-E-B Backyard BBQ Chop Salad Kit due to the potential undeclared soy and tree nuts (almonds). The company said people with a sensitivity or allergy to those ingredients may face a serious adverse reaction, and that no reactions have been reported so far.

The FDA notes that when a company announces a recall, market withdrawal or safety alert, the agency posts the company’s announcement as a public service, and that it does not endorse either the product or the company. Media inquiries can be sent to press@taylorfarms.com.

Consumers should keep an eye on the FDA recalls page and on H-E-B store notices in case the company updates the scope of the recall. For now, the recall is limited to a single product, a single date code and Texas stores, so a quick look at the package is all most shoppers need to do.