The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0238-2023·Announced 2023-01-18

Dole Salad Kit Recalled for Incorrect Chemical in Wash Process

Dole Fresh Vegetables is recalling Dole Premium Kit Southwest Salad packages distributed to 12 states due to incorrect foam detergent being used in the vegetable wash system instead of the proper chemical.

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. The hazard is incorrect chemical residue from foam detergent used during washing, representing low-risk contamination. Class III recalls are typically scored 1 or 2; this rates 2 (Moderate) rather than 1 (Low) because it involves chemical contamination rather than cosmetic or documentation issues only.

Plain-English summary

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is recalling certain Dole Premium Kit Southwest Salad products due to an error in the vegetable washing process. An incorrect foam detergent was used in the wash system instead of the proper chemical, potentially leaving residue on the vegetables.

The recalled product is Dole Premium Kit Southwest Salad, a pre-packaged salad kit containing Iceberg Lettuce, Green Leaf Lettuce, Tortilla Strips, Taco Ranch Dressing, White Cheddar, Red Cabbage, Radishes, and Carrots. The product net weight is 13.0 OZ (369g) with UPC 7143001701. Affected batch codes are N330001, N330002, and N330008. A total of 6,451 cases were distributed.

The recalled products were distributed in the following states: Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia. There was no distribution outside the United States.

Consumers who purchased affected packages should not consume them. Dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Dole Premium Kit Southwest Salad Iceberg Lettuce, Green Leaf Lettuce, Tortilla Strips, Taco Ranch Dressing, White Cheddar, Red Cabbage, Radishes, Carrots Thoroughly Washed Perishable/Keep Refrigerated Salad & Toppings NET WT: 10.6 OZ (301 g) Dressing NET: 2.2 FL OZ (86 mL) Total
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 (3)

  • N330001
  • N330002
  • and N330008

Distribution

Distributed in 12 states:

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