Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

Recall #F-0240-2023 · Initiated 2022-11-28

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by FoodRecallsDB.info

What happened

Dole Fresh Vegetables accidentally used foam detergent instead of the correct cleaning chemical in vegetable wash systems. The affected salad kits were distributed to stores in 12 U.S. states.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased these salad kits should be concerned, as detergent residue could be present on the vegetables.

What to do

Check if you have either the Dole Little Salad Bar Asian Chopped Salad Kit (UPC 4099100086973) or Peak Harvest by Lidl Sesame Asian Chopped Salad Kit (UPC 4056489210450). Do not eat these products—discard them or return them to the store where you purchased them.

Product

Little Salad Bar Asian Chopped Salad Kit Green Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Kale, Red Cabbage, Carrots, Green Onion, Wonton Strips, Asian Sesame Dressing Sliced Almonds Salad & Toppings NET WT 9.5 OZ (269g) Dressing NET 2.2 FL OZ (66mL) Keep Refrigerated Perishable UPC 4099100086973 Also Sesame Asian Chopped Salad Kit under Peak Harvest by Lidl NET WT 12 OZ (340g) Salad & Toppings 9.5 OZ (269g) Dressing 2.2 FL OZ (65mL) UPC 4056489210450

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 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