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Taylor Fresh Foods has issued a voluntary recall of its Taylor Farms Honey Balsamic Salad Kits after discovering they contain undeclared sesame and soy allergens. The 6/8.3 oz salad kits were sold at Kroger and Walmart stores across 25 states, including Texas.
The recall stems from a packaging error by the company’s supplier, Latitude 36 Foods. The supplier mistakenly included packets of Asian Sesame Ginger dressing instead of the intended Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette in the “master packs” — the individual packets of dressing and toppings that come with the salad kits.
“People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame and soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products,” the company warned. No illnesses related to this issue have been reported so far.
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Consumers can identify affected products by checking for code dates starting with “TFRS” and “Best If Used By” dates up to and including September 4, 2025. This information appears in the upper right-hand corner of the packaging.
The recalled salad kits were distributed in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia.
Sesame and soy are among the nine most common food allergens, alongside milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, and wheat. For people with these allergies, accidental exposure can trigger severe reactions that require immediate medical attention.
Taylor Fresh Foods, based in Salinas, California, initiated the recall on August 26, 2025, following notification from Latitude 36 Foods about their packaging error.
Customers who purchased the recalled salad kits should not eat them. The company advises consumers to either discard the product immediately or return it to the store where it was purchased for a full refund.
For questions about the recall, consumers can contact Taylor Fresh Foods’ customer care team at 855-455-0098, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time.
This recall does not affect any other Taylor Farms products or brands, according to the company.
Food allergies affect millions of Americans, with symptoms ranging from mild itching to severe anaphylaxis. The FDA requires food manufacturers to clearly label products containing major allergens to protect consumers with these sensitivities.
