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Dole Fresh Vegetables recalls Dole Garden Salad and 3 more: listeria risk

November 24, 2021 · Dole Fresh Vegetables Class I

Class IFDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Reason for the recallThe Georgia Department of Agriculture sampled and found Listeria monocytogenes in Dole Garden Salad. Product was packed under 3 additional brand names.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Dole Fresh Vegetables
Location
Monterey, CA
Reported by FDA
November 24, 2021
Recall started
October 29, 2021
Risk class
Class I
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Fresh produce
Reason type
Listeria

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 Garden Salad; iceberg lettuce, shredded carrots, red cabbage; Net Wt. 24 oz. (1 lb. 8 oz.) 680 g UPC: 0 71430 01136 2 Dole Food Company, Inc. Distributed by Dole Fresh Vegetables, Monterey, CA
    Quantity: 2138 cases total
    Codes: Lot codes: N28205A and N28205B; Best if used by 10-25-21
  • Salad Classics Garden Salad; iceberg lettuce, shredded carrots, red cabbage; Net Wt. 12 oz. (340g) UPC: 6-88267-18443-7 Packaged by Dole Distributed by F-------Old USA, Landover, MD
    Quantity: 2138 cases total
    Codes: Lot codes: N28211A and N28211B Best if used by 10-22-21
  • Marketside Classic Salad; Garden Salad; iceberg lettuce, shredded carrots, red cabbage; Net Wt. 24 oz. (1 lb. 8 oz.) 680 g UPC: 6-81131-32895-1 Distributed by Walmart, Bentonville, AR
    Quantity: 2138 cases total
    Codes: Lot codes: N28205A and N28205B; Best if used by 10-23-21
  • Kroger Garden Salad; iceberg lettuce, shredded carrots, red cabbage; Net Wt. 12 oz. (340g) UPC: 0-11110-91036-3 Distributed by The Kroger Company, Cincinnati, OH
    Quantity: 2138 cases total
    Codes: Lot codes: N28211A and N28211B Best if used by 10-23-21

Where it was distributed

AL,FL,GA,LA,MA,MD,NC,PA,SC,VA

What to do

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Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Dole Fresh Vegetables recalled 4 products, including Dole Garden Salad; iceberg lettuce, shredded carrots, red cabbage; Net Wt. 24 oz. (1 lb. 8 oz.) 680 g UPC: 0 71430 01136 2 Dole Food….

Why was it recalled?

The Georgia Department of Agriculture sampled and found Listeria monocytogenes in Dole Garden Salad. Product was packed under 3 additional brand names.

What does Class I mean?

FDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Where was it sold or shipped?

AL,FL,GA,LA,MA,MD,NC,PA,SC,VA

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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