The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0229-2023·Announced 2023-01-18

Dole Chopped Salad Kit Recalled for Detergent Contamination

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is recalling Dole Chopped BBQ Ranch Salad Kit due to foam detergent accidentally added during vegetable washing. The product was distributed across 12 states in 6,451 cases.

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: FDA Class III recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard is detergent residue on food, which represents low-risk contamination.

Plain-English summary

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is recalling the Dole Chopped Kit BBQ Ranch (9.5 oz, UPC 7143000029) due to detergent contamination during vegetable washing.

The recall was initiated because foam detergent was incorrectly added to the wash systems when certain organic vegetable loads generated excessive foaming. Affected cases are marked with codes N33003A, N33003B, and N330004 (6,451 cases total).

Distribution occurred in the following states: Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia.

The recalled product

Product
Dole Chopped Kit BBQ Ranch Green Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Kale, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Green Onions, Fried Onions, Smoky BBQ Ranch Dressing, Tortilla Strips Thoroughly Washed Perishable/Keep Refrigerated Salad & Toppings NET WT 9.5 OZ (269 g) Dressing NET: 3.1 FL OZ (93 mL) To
Manufacturer
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Category
Food — Salad Kit
Hazard
  • detergent-residue

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)

  • N33003A and N33003B N330004

Distribution

Distributed in 12 states:

  • AL
  • CT
  • FL
  • GA
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • NC
  • NY
  • PA
  • SC
  • VA

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