Bakkavor Foods USA, Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Salad Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
USDA recalls 1,913 pounds of Bakkavor chicken salad products due to undeclared pecans (tree nuts) and misbranding. Consumers urged not to eat and dispose of items.
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misbranding and undeclared allergens
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What happened, in plain English
Bakkavor Foods USA is recalling ready-to-eat chicken salad products because they contain pecans (a tree nut allergen) that aren't listed on labels. This misbranding means the products are labeled as Curry Chicken Salad but actually contain Tarragon Chicken Salad. The recall is for products sold in Texas retail stores from August 20, 2019. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1276006-bakkavor-ready-to-eat-chicken-salad-recalled-for-undeclared-allergens.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1276006-bakkavor-ready-to-eat-chicken-salad-recalled-for-undeclared-allergens · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #087-2019
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“Bakkavor Ready-To-Eat Chicken Salad Recalled for Undeclared Allergens.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1276006-bakkavor-ready-to-eat-chicken-salad-recalled-for-undeclared-allergens. Based on USDA FSIS recall #087-2019 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/bakkavor-foods-usa-inc--recalls-ready-eat-chicken-salad-products-due-misbranding-and).
Why it’s dangerous
The products contain pecans (a tree nut) that are not declared on labels. This misbranding means the products are labeled as Curry Chicken Salad but actually contain Tarragon Chicken Salad. People with nut allergies could have allergic reactions if they consume these products.
Who’s affected
Consumers who bought these chicken salad products in Texas grocery stores around August 20, 2019. People with nut allergies are most at risk due to the undeclared pecans.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 12 oz. clear plastic containers labeled 'SIMPLY EAT HEB MEAL SIMPLE CURRY CHICKEN SALAD' with a best by date of 08/28/2019. Products bear establishment number P-46445 inside the USDA inspection mark.
- Brand
Bakkavor- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop using it now
Throw away or return the recalled chicken salad products to the place of purchase.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
Are there any reported injuries from this product?
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been reported.
What is the specific allergen in these products?
Pecans (a tree nut) are present but not declared on the product label.
Where were these products sold?
The products were shipped to retail grocery locations in Texas.
Contact Bakkavor
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bakkavor to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 087-2019 — Bakkavor Bakkavor Hello, I own a Bakkavor that is covered by recall 087-2019 from Bakkavor. 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 #087-2019 (August 28, 2019)
- 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official USDA FSIS recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.