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 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
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
N330001 and N330002
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-0233-2023
- 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-0233-2023, 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
- N330001 and N330002
- Postal code
- 93940-6400
- Report date
- Jan 18, 2023
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-0233-2023
- 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 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
- 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