Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

Recall #F-0243-2023 · Initiated 2022-11-28

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What happened

Dole Fresh Vegetables accidentally used foam detergent instead of the correct cleaning chemical when washing vegetables for Peak Harvest by Lidl Bacon Avocado Ranch Chopped Salad Kits. This happened during certain washing cycles when organic materials created excessive foam.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased this salad kit product, though the risk is generally low since this is classified as a minor issue (Class III recall).

What to do

Check if you have this product (look for UPC 405648959045) and do not eat it—throw it away or return it to your store. The recall applies to products sold in AL, CT, FL, GA, LA, MA, MD, NC, NY, PA, SC, and VA.

Product

Peak Harvest by Lidl Bacon Avocado Ranch Chopped Salad Kit Green cabbage, green leaf lettuce, kale, red cabbage, carrots, green onion, shredded cheddar cheese, corn, bacon with avocado ranch dressing Thoroughly Washed Perishable/Keep Refrigerated NET WT 11.3 OZ (320g) Salad & Toppings 9 OZ (255g) Dressing 2.5 FL OZ (74mL) UPC 405648959045

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

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