Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

Recall #F-0245-2023 · Initiated 2022-11-28

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Dole Fresh Vegetables accidentally used foam detergent instead of the correct chemical in the vegetable washing process for certain salad kits. This occurred when the company was trying to manage excessive foaming during washing.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased these salad kits may have been exposed to residual foam detergent, though the low classification level suggests minimal health risk.

What to do

If you purchased a Marketside Southwest Chopped Salad Kit or Little Salad Bar Blend Salad with the listed UPC codes, do not eat it and discard it. Check your receipt or pantry if you live in the affected states (AL, CT, FL, GA, LA, MA, MD, NC, NY, PA, SC, VA).

Product

Marketside Southwest Chopped Salad Kit Green Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Kale, Red Cabbage, Carrots, Green Onions, Tortilla Strips, Cheddar Cheese and Chipotle Dressing Perishable/Keep Refrigerated Salad & Toppings NET WT 10.3 OZ (293g) Dressing 3 FL OZ (89mL) UPC 681131305129 Also under Little Salad Bar Blend Salad & Toppings NET WT 9.75 OZ (276g) Dressing NET 2.2 FL OZ (66mL) UPC 4099100087031

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, 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