Recall Radar

Dole Fresh Vegetables recalls Dole Colourful Coleslaw and 1 more: foreign object

June 5, 2019 · Dole Fresh Vegetables Class II

Class IIFDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Reason for the recallComplaints received of irregular pieces of soft plastic in the product.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Dole Fresh Vegetables
Location
Monterey, CA
Reported by FDA
June 5, 2019
Recall started
May 2, 2019
Risk class
Class II
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Fresh produce
Reason type
Foreign material

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • Dole Colourful Coleslaw ( Salade Chou Coloree) - Canada Shredded green and red cabbage and carrots. Net Wt. 3 lbs. 1.36 kg
    Quantity: 253 cases ( 6 x 3 lb. per case)
    Codes: Lot numbers for Colorful Coleslaw (Canada) include: B102011 with Use By date 05-02-19
  • Dole Classic Coleslaw (US) Shredded cabbage and carrots. 14 oz. US
    Quantity: 6255 cases of Classic Coleslaw (US)
    Codes: Lot numbers for Classic Coleslaw (US) include: B10203A, B10203B, B1024A, B1024B with Use By date of 5-2-19

Where it was distributed

US: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, IA, ID, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI. Colorful Coleslaw (Canada): AB, BC, SK

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Dole Fresh Vegetables recalled 2 products, including Dole Colourful Coleslaw ( Salade Chou Coloree) - Canada Shredded green and red cabbage and carrots. Net Wt. 3 lbs. 1.36 kg.

Why was it recalled?

Complaints received of irregular pieces of soft plastic in the product.

What does Class II mean?

FDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.

Where was it sold or shipped?

US: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, IA, ID, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI. Colorful Coleslaw (Canada): AB, BC, SK

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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Sources

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