The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0233-2023·Announced 2023-01-18

Dole Chopped Kit Salad Recalled for Foam Detergent Contamination

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is recalling 6,451 cases of Dole Chopped Kit Chipotle & Cheddar salad kits because an incorrect foam detergent was added to vegetable wash systems, potentially leaving residue on the product.

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: This is an FDA Class III recall involving low-risk chemical contamination from a processing error with no reported illnesses or injuries. Class III recalls are typically scored as 1 or 2; the presence of chemical residue from a detergent, even in low concentration, qualifies as low-risk contamination rather than a cosmetic-only issue.

Plain-English summary

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is recalling Dole Chopped Kit Chipotle & Cheddar salad kits (UPC 7143000031, codes N330001 and N330002) because an incorrect chemical—a foam detergent—was inadvertently added to the vegetable wash systems during processing. This error occurred when certain organic loads of vegetables were being washed, resulting in excessive foaming that may have left detergent residue on the vegetables in the finished product.

The affected product was distributed to retailers in Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia. A total of 6,451 cases were recalled.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled salad kits should not consume the product. Return the item to the store where it was purchased or dispose of it. No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Dole Chopped Kit Chipotle & Cheddar Green Leaf Lettuce, Green Cabbage, Kale, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Green Onions, White Cheddar, Chipotle Ranch Dressing, Tortilla Strips Thoroughly Washed Perishable/Keep Refrigerated Salad & Topping NET WT: 9.75 OZ (276 g) Dressing NET: 2.1 FL OZ
Manufacturer
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Category
Food — Salad / Fresh Produce
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)

  • N330001 and N330002

Distribution

Distributed in 12 states:

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

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