The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0188-2021·Announced 2020-12-30

Dole Recalls President's Choice Coleslaw Due to CCP Deviation

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is recalling President's Choice Coleslaw due to a deviation in the wash process. The product was in transit in Canada and destroyed.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is a process deviation (CCP) without reported illness, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is recalling President's Choice Coleslaw, 14 oz. plastic bags, due to a Critical Control Point (CCP) deviation with the wash process. The recall involves 249 cases, with 12 bags per case. The affected product has bag codes W31808A, W31808B, and W31808C, and a Best If Used by Date of 2020 DE 02.

The product was distributed only in Canada. According to the source, the product was in transit and was destroyed upon arrival. No specific illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Consumers who may have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific bag codes and best-by date listed above. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Presidents Choice Coleslaw 14 oz. plastic bag UPC:0-6038322267-3

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 (3)

  • Bag codes:W31808A
  • W31808B
  • W31808C Best If Used by Date: 2020 DE 02

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.