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Dole Fresh Vegetables recalls Dole Chopped Kit Buffalo Ranch Green Cabbage and 16 more: label issue

January 18, 2023 · Dole Fresh Vegetables Class III

Class IIIFDA’s lowest-risk class: use of the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
Reason for the recallIncorrect 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.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Dole Fresh Vegetables
Location
Monterey, CA
Reported by FDA
January 18, 2023
Recall started
November 28, 2022
Risk class
Class III
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Bakery and snacks
Reason type
Labeling and quality

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 Chopped Kit Buffalo Ranch Green Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Kale, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Green Onions, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Fried Onions, Buffalo Ranch Dressing Thoroughly Washed Perishable/Keep Refrigerated Salad & Toppings NET WT: 9.6 OZ (272 g) Dressing NET: 2.4 FL OZ (71 mL) Total NET WT: 12.1 OZ (343 g) UPC 7143000094
    Quantity: 6451 cases (total)
    Codes: N33003A and N33003B
  • Dole Chopped Kit BBQ Ranch Green Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Kale, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Green Onions, Fried Onions, Smoky BBQ Ranch Dressing, Tortilla Strips Thoroughly Washed Perishable/Keep Refrigerated Salad & Toppings NET WT 9.5 OZ (269 g) Dressing NET: 3.1 FL OZ (93 mL) Total NET WT: 13.0 OZ (368 g) UPC 7143000029
    Quantity: 6451 cases (total)
    Codes: N33003A and N33003B N330004
  • 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
    Quantity: 6451 cases (total)
    Codes: N330004
  • Peak Harvest by Lidl Bacon Sunflower Crunch Chopped Salad Kit green cabbage, green leaf lettuce, kale, red cabbage, carrots, green onion, sunflower seeds, bacon with dressing Perishable Keep Refrigerated NET WT 12.2 OZ (346g) Salad & Toppings 9.5 OZ (269g) Dressing 2.4 FL OZ (71mL) UPC 4056489651222
    Quantity: 6451 cases (total)
    Codes: N330004
  • Dole Chopped Kit Bacon & Bleu Green Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Carrots, Bleu Cheese Dressing, Bacon Crumbles, Green Onions, Red Cabbage, with Kale Thoroughly Washed Perishable/Keep Refrigerated Salad & Toppings NET WT: 8.7 OZ (248 g) Dressing NET: 3.0 FL OZ (87 mL) Total NET WT: 11.7 OZ (332 g) UPC 7143000030
    Quantity: 6451 cases (total)
    Codes: N33003A and N33003B
  • Salad Blends Butter Lettuce butter lettuce and leaf lettuce Packaged By: Dole Exclusively Thoroughly Washed Ready To Eat Perishable Keep Refrigerated NET WT 7 OZ (198 g) UPC 68826721143
    Quantity: 6451 cases (total)
    Codes: N33007A, N33007B, N33011A, and N33011B
  • Dole Very Veggie Green Leaf Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Pea Pods, Radishes Preservative Free Thoroughly Washed Perishable/Keep Refrigerated NET WT 10 OZ (283 g) UPC 7143001008
    Quantity: 6451 cases (total)
    Codes: N33007A and N33007B
  • Chopped Salad Kit Marketside Bacon Ranch Crunch Green Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Carrots, Kale, Red Cabbage, Green Onions, Taco Seasoned Shredded Cheese, Bacon and Tortilla Strips with Jalapeno Ranch Dressing Perishable Keep Refrigerated Salad & Toppings NET WT 9.8 OZ (277g) Dressing 3 FL OZ (89mL) UPC 681131305440
    Quantity: 6451 cases (total)
    Codes: N330004
  • 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
    Quantity: 6451 cases (total)
    Codes: N330001, N330002 N330004
  • Dole Diced Southern Slaw Green Cabbage, Carrots Preservative Free Thoroughly Washed Perishable/Keep Refrigerated NET WT 14 OZ (397 g) UPC 7143001036 Also Classic Coleslaw under Little Salad Bar NET WT 14 OZ (397g) UPC 4099100154887 Also Classic Coleslaw under Peak Harvest by Lidl NET WT 14 OZ (397g) UPC 4056489151265
    Quantity: 6451 case (total)
    Codes: N330001 and N330002 N33005A, N33005B, N33007A, and N33007B
  • Dole Premium Kit Southwest Salad Iceberg Lettuce, Green Leaf Lettuce, Tortilla Strips, Taco Ranch Dressing, White Cheddar, Red Cabbage, Radishes, Carrots Thoroughly Washed Perishable/Keep Refrigerated Salad & Toppings NET WT: 10.6 OZ (301 g) Dressing NET: 2.2 FL OZ (86 mL) Total NET WT: 13.0 OZ (369 g) UPC 7143001701
    Quantity: 6451 cases (total)
    Codes: N330001, N330002, and N330008
  • Dole Chopped Kit Chipotle & Cheddar Green Leaf Lettuce, Green Cabbage, Kale, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Green Onions, White Cheddar, Chipotle Ranch Dressing, Tortilla Strips Thoroughly Washed Perishable/Keep Refrigerated Salad & Topping NET WT: 9.75 OZ (276 g) Dressing NET: 2.1 FL OZ (62 mL) Total NET WT: 12.0 OZ (340 g) UPC 7143000031
    Quantity: 6451 cases (total)
    Codes: N330001 and N330002
  • Little Salad Bar Asian Chopped Salad Kit Green Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Kale, Red Cabbage, Carrots, Green Onion, Wonton Strips, Asian Sesame Dressing Sliced Almonds Salad & Toppings NET WT 9.5 OZ (269g) Dressing NET 2.2 FL OZ (66mL) Keep Refrigerated Perishable UPC 4099100086973 Also Sesame Asian Chopped Salad Kit under Peak Harvest by Lidl NET WT 12 OZ (340g) Salad & Toppings 9.5 OZ (269g) Dressing 2.2 FL OZ (65mL) UPC 4056489210450
    Quantity: 6451 cases (total)
    Codes: N330001 and N330002 N330004
  • Marketside Avocado Ranch Chopped Salad Kit Cabbage Blend, Four Cheese Blend, Blue Corn Tortilla Strips with Avocado Ranch Dressing Thoroughly Washed Perishable/Keep Refrigerated Salad & Toppings NET WT 10.3 OZ (292g) Dressing 1.94 FL OZ (57mL) UPC 681131305136
    Quantity: 6451 cases (total)
    Codes: N330004
  • Dole Chopped Kit Avocado Ranch Green Leaf Lettuce, Green Cabbage, Red Cabbage, Kale, Carrots, Green Onions, Cheddar Cheese, Creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing, Crispy Corn Thoroughly Washed Perishable/Keep Refrigerated Salad & Toppings NET WT: 8.8 OZ (248 g) Dressing NET: 2.5 FL OZ (73 mL) Total NET WT: 11.3 OZ UPC 7143000091
    Quantity: 6451 cases (total)
    Codes: N33003A and N33003B
  • Simply Nature Organic Spring Mix Mix of Baby Lettuces, Greens & Radicchio Thoroughly Washed No Preservatives Keep Refrigerated NET WT 16 OZ (454g) UPC 4099100088632
    Quantity: 6451 cases (total)
    Codes: N330014
  • Salad Blends American Style iceberg lettuce, green leaf lettuce, carrots, red cabbage, and radishes Packaged By Dole Exclusively Thoroughly Washed Ready To Eat Perishable Keep Refrigerated NET WT 12 OZ (340g) UPC 68826721153 Also under Peak Harvest by Lidl NET WT 12 OZ (340g) UPC 4056489210511
    Quantity: 6451 cases (total)
    Codes: N33011A and N33011B

Where it was distributed

U.S. distribution to the following: AL, CT, FL, GA, LA, MA, MD, NC, NY, PA, SC, VA No foreign distribution.

What to do

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Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Dole Fresh Vegetables recalled 17 products, including Dole Chopped Kit Buffalo Ranch Green Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Kale, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Green Onions, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Fried….

Why was it recalled?

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.

What does Class III mean?

FDA’s lowest-risk class: use of the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Where was it sold or shipped?

U.S. distribution to the following: AL, CT, FL, GA, LA, MA, MD, NC, NY, PA, SC, VA No foreign distribution.

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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