Dole Chopped Kit Salad Recalled Due to Chemical Contamination
Dole Fresh Vegetables is recalling Dole Chopped Kit Buffalo Ranch salads because foam detergent was incorrectly added to the wash system during production. No illnesses have been reported.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class III
Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
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 2/5 (Moderate).
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 chemical contamination from foam detergent and no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard represents low-risk contamination without documented harm.
Plain-English summary
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is recalling Dole Chopped Kit Buffalo Ranch salads (NET WT 9.6 oz with 2.4 fl oz dressing, UPC 7143000094) with lot codes N33003A and N33003B.
The recall is due to chemical contamination during production. Foam detergent was incorrectly added to the vegetable wash systems when processing certain organic produce loads, resulting in excessive foaming. This chemical was not intended to be part of the product.
The affected products were distributed to the following states: Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia. A total of 6,451 cases are involved in the recall.
Consumers who have purchased the affected products should not consume them. Dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.
The recalled product
- Product
- Dole Chopped Kit Buffalo Ranch Green Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Kale, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Green Onions, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Fried Onions, Buffalo Ranch Dressing Thoroughly Washed Perishable/Keep Refrigerated Salad & Toppings NET WT: 9.6 OZ (272 g) Dressing NET: 2.4 FL OZ…
- Manufacturer
- Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
- Category
- Food — Salads / Ready-to-Eat
- Affected units
- 6,451
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
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 17 recalled by Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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