Taylor Farms Northwest LLC Recalls Pork Carnitas Bowl Products due to Possible Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes Contamination In Tomatillos
Taylor Farms recalls pork carnitas bowls with tomatillos that may contain Salmonella or Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers are urged not to eat these products and should discard or return them.
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possible adulteration with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes
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What happened, in plain English
Taylor Farms is recalling pork carnitas bowls that contain tomatillos potentially contaminated with Salmonella or Listeria monocytogenes. This recall is because these bacteria can cause foodborne illnesses, especially serious infections in high-risk groups like pregnant women and older adults. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275886-taylor-farms-pork-carnitas-bowls-recall-possible-salmonella-and-listeria.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275886-taylor-farms-pork-carnitas-bowls-recall-possible-salmonella-and-listeria · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #095-2018
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“Taylor Farms Pork Carnitas Bowls Recall: Possible Salmonella and Listeria Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275886-taylor-farms-pork-carnitas-bowls-recall-possible-salmonella-and-listeria. Based on USDA FSIS recall #095-2018 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/taylor-farms-northwest-llc-recalls-pork-carnitas-bowl-products-due-possible).
Why it’s dangerous
Salmonella can cause diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12-72 hours. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious infections that may lead to miscarriages, stillbirths, or life-threatening conditions in high-risk groups.
Who’s affected
People who bought these pork carnitas bowls between October 10-14, 2018, in Oregon and Washington. Those most at risk include pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 11-oz. clear plastic wrapped pork carnitas bowls with sell-by dates from October 15-19, 2018. These products have USDA inspection number EST 34834.
- Brand
Taylor Farms- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Discard or return the recalled pork carnitas bowls to avoid potential illness from Salmonella or Listeria monocytogenes.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
What products are affected by this recall?
Pork carnitas bowls with tomatillos sold between October 10-14, 2018, with sell-by dates from October 15-19, 2018. These products have USDA inspection number EST 34834.
Who is most at risk from this contamination?
Pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious infections from Listeria monocytogenes.
How can I get help if I have symptoms?
Contact a healthcare provider if you experience symptoms like fever, diarrhea, or muscle aches after eating these products. They should be told about the potential contamination.
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 095-2018 — Taylor Farms Taylor Farms Hello, I own a Taylor Farms that is covered by recall 095-2018 from Taylor Farms. The official recall notice states: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. 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 USDA FSIS 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: USDA FSIS Recall #095-2018 (October 17, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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