Taylor Farms Northwest, LLC recalls Taylor Farms Carrot - Celery Sticks, Refrigerated & Ready To Eat product, packaged in a plastic clear clamshell
Taylor Farms recalls refrigerated carrot and celery sticks due to metal fragments found in packaging. Consumers should check for metal pieces and avoid using affected products.
Lower-risk recall
Metal fragment. A piece of metal about 3/4 inch was found in retail package.
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What happened, in plain English
Taylor Farms is recalling refrigerated carrot and celery sticks that contain metal fragments. This poses a risk of injury if the metal piece is swallowed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/12155-taylor-farms-carrot-celery-sticks-recall-metal-fragment-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/12155-taylor-farms-carrot-celery-sticks-recall-metal-fragment-hazard · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0189-2023
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“Taylor Farms Carrot & Celery Sticks Recall: Metal Fragment Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/12155-taylor-farms-carrot-celery-sticks-recall-metal-fragment-hazard. Based on FDA recall #F-0189-2023 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0189-2023%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
A small metal piece (about 3/4 inch) was found in the retail packaging. If swallowed, it could cause injury, but the risk is low as the product is not intended to be eaten raw.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased Taylor Farms Carrot & Celery Sticks from 2022-11-13 to 2022-11-17. Children and those with metal allergies are at slightly higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for products with a clear plastic clamshell container, 14 oz net weight, and a sell-by date between November 13 and November 17, 2022. The product is sold by Taylor Farms Northwest LLC in Kent, Washington.
- Brand
Taylor Farms- Product
Taylor Farms Northwest, LLC recalls Taylor Farms Carrot - Celery Sticks, Refrigerated & Ready To Eat product, packaged in a plastic clear clamshell- Category
Food
All 3 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Distributed in Washington only.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-0187-2023 | Taylor Farms Jicama Sticks, Refrigerated & Ready To Eat product, packaged in a clear plastic clamshell container, net wt. 14 oz. Distributed by Taylor Farms NW Kent, WA 98032. UPC 30223 11248.; Sell By: 11/13/2022 Sell By: 11/14/2022 Sell By: 11/15/2022 Sell By: 11/16/2022 Sell By: 11/17/2022 | 539 units |
| F-0188-2023 | Taylor Farms Guacamole Tray - Large, Refrigerated & Ready To Eat product, packaged in a plastic round container, net wt. 61 oz. The tray contains Cucumber, Baby Carrots, Jicama, Red Bell Pepper, Yellow Bell Pepper, and Blended Guacamole (Hass Avocados). Distributed by Taylor Farms NW Kent, WA 98032. UPC 30223 11373.; Sell By: 11/13/2022 Sell By: 11/14/2022 Sell By: 11/15/2022 Sell By: 11/16/2022 Sell By: 11/17/2022 | 161 units |
| F-0189-2023 | Taylor Farms Carrot - Celery Sticks, Refrigerated & Ready To Eat product, packaged in a plastic clear clamshell container, net wt. 14 oz. Distributed by Taylor Farms NW Kent, WA 98032. UPC 330223-11478.; Sell By: 11/13/2022 Sell By: 11/14/2022 Sell By: 11/15/2022 Sell By: 11/16/2022 Sell By: 11/17/2022 | 537 units |
What to do — step by step
Check for Metal Pieces
Inspect the product for any metal fragments before use.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
The product may contain metal fragments, so it is not safe to eat. Check for metal pieces before use.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Look for products with a clear plastic clamshell container, 14 oz net weight, and a sell-by date between November 13 and November 17, 2022.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Check for metal fragments. If found, do not use the product.
Contact Taylor Farms
We’ve drafted a message you can send Taylor Farms to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0189-2023 — Taylor Farms Taylor Farms Northwest, LLC recalls Taylor Farms Carrot - Celery Sticks, Refrigerated Hello, I own a Taylor Farms Northwest, LLC recalls Taylor Farms Carrot - Celery Sticks, Refrigerated & Ready To Eat product, packaged in a plastic clear clamshell that is covered by recall F-0189-2023 from Taylor Farms. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0189-2023 (November 16, 2022) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0189-2023 to see it in context.
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