Use caution Meat & poultry recall · USDA FSIS · Published October 9, 2020

Taylor Farms Ready-to-Eat Meat Bowls May Contain Glass - Do Not Eat

Taylor Farms ready-to-eat meat and poultry bowls produced in Dallas, Texas in late October 2020 may contain glass. Consumers are urged not to eat these products, which should be thrown away or returned to the store.

Plain-English summary generated from official USDA FSIS data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 USDA FSIS recall #PHA-10092020-01Meat & poultryTaylor Farms

Use caution until it’s fixed

concerns that the products may be contaminated with extraneous material, specifically glass. FSIS is issuing this public health alert out of the utmost of caution to ensure that consumers are aware that these products should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because it is believed that the products are no longer available for consumers to purchase

✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Taylor Farms produced ready-to-eat meat and poultry bowls that may contain glass. These products should not be consumed due to potential glass contamination, which could cause injury if ingested. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275230-taylor-farms-ready-to-eat-meat-bowls-may-contain-glass.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275230-taylor-farms-ready-to-eat-meat-bowls-may-contain-glass · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #PHA-10092020-01

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“Taylor Farms Ready-to-Eat Meat Bowls May Contain Glass - Do Not Eat.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275230-taylor-farms-ready-to-eat-meat-bowls-may-contain-glass. Based on USDA FSIS recall #PHA-10092020-01 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-ready-eat-meat-and-poultry-products-due-possible).

The Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert on Oct. 9, 2020, for Taylor Farms ready-to-eat meat products due to possible glass contamination. Consumers who have purchased these items are urged not to consume them.

How to tell if you have it

Taylor Farms "MEAL SIMPLE SPAGHETTI SQUASH AND ALFREDO WITH CHICKEN", 10-oz. plastic bowl, lot code TFD279AU23, best by 10/15/2020
Taylor Farms "MEAL SIMPLE SPAGHETTI SQUASH AND ALFREDO WITH CHICKEN", 10-oz. plastic bowl, lot code TFD280AU23, best by 10/16/2020
Taylor Farms "MEAL SIMPLE SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH CHICKEN & PESTO", 10-oz. plastic bowl, lot code TFD279AU23, best by 10/13/20
Taylor Farms "MEAL SIMPLE SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH CHICKEN & PESTO", 10-oz. plastic bowl, lot code TDF280AU23, best by 10/14/2020
Taylor Farms "MEAL SIMPLE SPAGHETTI SQUASH AND PEPPERONI", 10-oz. plastic bowl, lot code TDF279AU23, best by 10/15/2020
Taylor Farms "MEAL SIMPLE SPAGHETTI SQUASH AND PEPPERONI", 10-oz. plastic bowl, lot code TDF280AU23, best by 10/16/2020
Taylor Farms "MEAL SIMPLE SPAGHETTI SQUASH AND MEATBALLS", 11-oz. plastic bowl, lot code TFD279AU23, best by 10/13/2020
Taylor Farms "MEAL SIMPLE SPAGHETTI SQUASH AND MEATBALLS", 11-oz. plastic bowl, lot code TFD280AU23, best by 10/14/2020

What to do

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

The hazard

FSIS is concerned that the ready-to-eat meat and poultry bowl products may be contaminated with extraneous material, specifically glass. The problem was discovered when a Taylor Farms employee found pieces of glass in product during production on Oct. 5 and Oct. 6, 2020.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Ajinomoto Chicken and Pork Products Recall: Possible Glass Contamination (2026-03-03) and Ajinomoto Chicken Fried Rice Recall: Possible Glass Contamination (2026-02-19). Rosina Recalls Frozen Meatballs Due To Possible Metal Contamination was reported on 2026-02-22.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for 10-oz or 11-oz plastic bowl packages with product names like 'MEAL SIMPLE SPAGHETTI SQUASH AND ALFREDO WITH CHICKEN' or similar. Look for lot codes starting with TFD279AU23 or TFD280AU23 with best by dates in late October 2020.

Brand
Taylor Farms
Category
Meat & poultry

Based on the official USDA FSIS remedy

What to do — step by step

Stop using it now
Throw away or return the product to the place of purchase immediately.

Official remedy

What USDA FSIS says to do

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.

Where it went

Where it was distributed

Distributed in Texas.

USDA FSIS distribution: “Texas”

States: Texas.

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Link to this recall

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Where this comes from

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Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #PHA-10092020-01 (October 9, 2020)
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