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Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Recall #F-1735-2012 · Initiated 2012-06-29
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Dole brand Hearts of Romaine lettuce (10 oz packages) has been recalled because testing found Listeria bacteria in the product. This is a serious recall affecting packages distributed in nine states.
Who is at risk
People who are pregnant, elderly, very young children, or have weakened immune systems are at highest risk from Listeria, though it can affect anyone.
What to do
If you purchased this product, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. Check your refrigerator for the UPC code 71430 00956 and verify your state is listed (AL, FL, GA, MD, NC, PA, SC, TN, or VA).
Product
Dole brand Hearts of Romaine; Net Wt. 10 oz. UPC 71430 00956; Dole
Reason for recall
IEH sample of Dole's Hearts of Romaine was positive for Listeria Monocytogenes.
Quantity affected
2598 cases
Distribution
AL, FL, GA, MD, NC, PA, SC, TN and VA
Lot / code info
Product number 0540 Code number N165112A Enjoy by 06/26/2012.
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Press Release
Terminated
2012-08-17
Recalling firm
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
2959 Salinas Hwy
Monterey, CA 93940-6400
United States
Recall classification
Most serious. Reasonable probability that the product will cause serious health consequences or death.