The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0227-2021·Announced 2021-02-03

Dole Chopped Kit Sesame Asian Salad Recalled for Undeclared Egg Allergen

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is recalling specific lots of Chopped Kit Sesame Asian Salad due to an incorrect label that failed to declare egg as an ingredient.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Incorrect product master-pack label causing an undeclared allergen; egg."

Plain-English summary

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is voluntarily recalling 1,200 cases of Dole Chopped Kit Sesame Asian Salad & Topping. The recall is being issued because an incorrect product master-pack label was used, which resulted in an undeclared allergen: egg. The affected product has a total net weight of 12.25 oz (347 g) and carries the UPC 0-71430-00035-9.

The recalled product is identified by Lot Codes B364016 and B364017 and has a Best If Used By date of 01-15-21. The product was distributed in the United States to the states of Texas, Oregon, California, Alaska, Idaho, Oklahoma, Missouri, Utah, and Kansas. There was no foreign distribution.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantry for the specific lot codes and expiration date listed above. If the product matches these details, consumers should not consume it and should return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Dole Chopped Kit Sesame Asian Salad & Topping Net Wt: 9.5 oz (269 g) Dressing Net: 2.5 FL oz (72 mL) Total Net Wt. 12.25 oz (347 g) UPC 0-71430-00035-9
Affected units
1,200

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 (1)

  • Lot Codes: B364016 and B364017 Best If Used By Date: 01-15-21

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states:

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