Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

Recall #F-0237-2023 · Initiated 2022-11-28

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What happened

Dole Fresh Vegetables recalled certain Buffalo Ranch salad kits because a cleaning detergent was accidentally used in the vegetable washing process instead of the correct chemical. The detergent could potentially remain on the vegetables.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased this specific salad kit in the affected states should be concerned, as consuming detergent residue could cause illness.

What to do

Check your refrigerator for this product (UPC 7143000094) and do not eat it. If you have this salad kit, throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. If you consumed this product and experience stomach upset or other symptoms, contact your doctor.

Product

Dole Chopped Kit Buffalo Ranch Green Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Kale, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Green Onions, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Fried Onions, Buffalo Ranch Dressing Thoroughly Washed Perishable/Keep Refrigerated Salad & Toppings NET WT: 9.6 OZ (272 g) Dressing NET: 2.4 FL OZ (71 mL) Total NET WT: 12.1 OZ (343 g) UPC 7143000094

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

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2023-01-17