Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

Recall #F-0233-2023 · Initiated 2022-11-28

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Dole Fresh Vegetables recalled certain Chopped Kit Chipotle & Cheddar salads because foam detergent was accidentally added to the vegetable wash water instead of the correct cleaning chemical. The detergent residue may remain on the vegetables in the salad kit.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed these salad kits could potentially be affected, though the risk is generally low since this is classified as a minor health concern.

What to do

If you purchased this product (UPC 7143000031) in AL, CT, FL, GA, LA, MA, MD, NC, NY, PA, SC, or VA, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. Contact Dole or your doctor if you experience any symptoms after consuming this product.

Product

Dole Chopped Kit Chipotle & Cheddar Green Leaf Lettuce, Green Cabbage, Kale, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Green Onions, White Cheddar, Chipotle Ranch Dressing, Tortilla Strips Thoroughly Washed Perishable/Keep Refrigerated Salad & Topping NET WT: 9.75 OZ (276 g) Dressing NET: 2.1 FL OZ (62 mL) Total NET WT: 12.0 OZ (340 g) UPC 7143000031

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

N330001 and N330002

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2023-01-17