Why it was 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.
Product description
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
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
N33003A and N33003B
Where it was sold
U.S. distribution to the following: AL, CT, FL, GA, LA, MA, MD, NC, NY, PA, SC, VA No foreign distribution.
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0232-2023
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Nov 28, 2022
- FDA report date
- Jan 18, 2023
- Quantity
- 6451 cases (total)
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-0232-2023, exactly as published.
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- City
- Monterey
- State
- CA
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 91230
- Address
- 2959 Salinas Hwy
- Code information
- N33003A and N33003B
- Postal code
- 93940-6400
- Report date
- Jan 18, 2023
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-0232-2023
- Classification
- Class III
- Recalling firm
- Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
- Product quantity
- 6451 cases (total)
- Termination date
- Jan 17, 2023
- 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.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- 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
- Distribution pattern
- U.S. distribution to the following: AL, CT, FL, GA, LA, MA, MD, NC, NY, PA, SC, VA No foreign distribution.
- Recall initiation date
- Nov 28, 2022
- Initial firm notification
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Center classification date
- Jan 10, 2023