The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0235-2023·Announced 2023-01-18

Dole Salad Blends recalled due to chemical contamination in wash systems

Dole salad blends may contain foam detergent residue due to an error in wash systems. Affected packages bear codes N33011A or N33011B.

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 with no reported illnesses or injuries and no explicitly stated high-risk hazard. Class III recalls are typically scored 1 or 2; the operational contamination error and precautionary nature support a Moderate score.

Plain-English summary

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is recalling certain Salad Blends American Style due to potential contamination with foam detergent. The product contains iceberg lettuce, green leaf lettuce, carrots, red cabbage, and radishes.

During processing of certain organic vegetable loads, an incorrect chemical—foam detergent—was added to the wash systems. This error resulted in excessive foaming and potential residue on the produce.

The affected salad blends were distributed to 12 U.S. states: Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia. A total of 6,451 cases are affected.

Consumers should not consume products with codes N33011A or N33011B. The same product is also sold under the Peak Harvest label by Lidl stores.

The recalled product

Product
Salad Blends American Style iceberg lettuce, green leaf lettuce, carrots, red cabbage, and radishes Packaged By Dole Exclusively Thoroughly Washed Ready To Eat Perishable Keep Refrigerated NET WT 12 OZ (340g) UPC 68826721153 Also under Peak Harvest by Lidl NET WT 12 OZ (340g)
Manufacturer
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Hazard
  • chemical-contamination

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)

  • N33011A and N33011B

Distribution

Distributed in 12 states:

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