The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0144-2021·Announced 2020-12-09

Dole Organic Romaine Hearts Recalled Due to E. coli Contamination

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc. is recalling specific lots of Organic Romaine Hearts because pathogenic non-O157 E. coli STEC was found during routine sampling.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc. is recalling 2,203 cases of Dole Organic Romaine Hearts 3pk and Wild Harvest Organic Romaine Hearts. The recall was initiated after pathogenic non-O157 E. coli STEC was detected during routine sampling by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

The affected products include Dole Organic Romaine Hearts 3pk (UPC 0-71430-90061-1) and Wild Harvest Organic Romaine Hearts, Net Wt 12 oz. (UPC 7-11535-50201-2). The specific lots involved have harvest dates of October 23, 2020, and October 26, 2020. The recall covers distribution to Arizona, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, and Virginia. There was no foreign distribution.

Consumers who have purchased these specific products should check their packaging for the listed UPCs and lot numbers. If the product matches the recalled items, consumers should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Dole" Organic Romaine Hearts 3pk Organic Biologique) (UPC 0-71430-90061-1), Wild Harvest Organic Romaine Hearts, Net Wt 12 oz. (UPC 7-11535-50201-2),
Hazard
Affected units
2,203

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (4)

  • Harvest dates of 10-23-20 and 10-26-20 UPC: 071430900611
  • LOT: 20OFIHOM17C300 UPC: 071430900611
  • LOTS: 20OFIHOM17C297 and 20OFIHOM17C300 UPC: 711535502012
  • LOTS: 20OFIHOM17C297 and 20OFIHOM17C300

Distribution

Distributed in 14 states: