Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

Recall #F-0229-2023 · Initiated 2022-11-28

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What happened

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc recalled certain Dole Chopped Kit BBQ Ranch salads because an incorrect cleaning chemical (foam detergent) was accidentally used in the vegetable washing process instead of the proper chemical. This happened when excessive foaming occurred during washing of organic vegetable batches.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed these products could potentially be affected, as the detergent residue could cause gastrointestinal discomfort if ingested.

What to do

Check if you have this product (UPC 7143000029) in your refrigerator. If you do, do not eat it—discard it or return it to the store. Contact Dole or your retailer with any questions about whether your purchase is affected, as the recall was distributed to select states.

Product

Dole Chopped Kit BBQ Ranch Green Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Kale, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Green Onions, Fried Onions, Smoky BBQ Ranch Dressing, Tortilla Strips Thoroughly Washed Perishable/Keep Refrigerated Salad & Toppings NET WT 9.5 OZ (269 g) Dressing NET: 3.1 FL OZ (93 mL) Total NET WT: 13.0 OZ (368 g) UPC 7143000029

Reason for recall

Incorrect chemical added into wash systems when certain organic loads of vegetables start to create excessive foaming. The incorrect chemical added was a lot of foam detergent.

Quantity affected

6451 cases (total)

Distribution

U.S. distribution to the following: AL, CT, FL, GA, LA, MA, MD, NC, NY, PA, SC, VA No foreign distribution.

Lot / code info

N33003A and N33003B N330004

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Terminated

2023-01-17