The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0232-2023·Announced 2023-01-18

Dole Chopped Kit Salad Recalled for Potential Chemical Residue from Washing Error

Dole Fresh Vegetables is recalling certain Chopped Kit salads because an incorrect foam detergent was used in the vegetable wash system. The recall affects approximately 6,451 cases distributed to 12 U.S. states.

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 classification indicates lower-risk contamination. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. The recall is precautionary based on an incorrect chemical used in the vegetable wash system.

Plain-English summary

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc. is recalling certain Dole Chopped Kit Avocado Ranch salads with UPC 7143000091 and lot codes N33003A and N33003B due to potential chemical contamination. The 11.3 oz packaged salad kit contains green leaf lettuce, green and red cabbage, kale, carrots, green onions, cheddar cheese, creamy avocado ranch dressing, and crispy corn. An incorrect foam detergent was added to the vegetable wash system during processing when excessive foaming occurred with certain organic produce loads.

Approximately 6,451 cases were distributed to consumers in the following U.S. states: Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia. No foreign distribution occurred.

No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this product as of the recall announcement.

The recalled product

Product
Dole Chopped Kit Avocado Ranch Green Leaf Lettuce, Green Cabbage, Red Cabbage, Kale, Carrots, Green Onions, Cheddar Cheese, Creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing, Crispy Corn Thoroughly Washed Perishable/Keep Refrigerated Salad & Toppings NET WT: 8.8 OZ (248 g) Dressing NET: 2.5 FL OZ (7
Manufacturer
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Hazard
  • chemical-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

Distribution

Distributed in 12 states:

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