The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0239-2023·Announced 2023-01-18

Salad Kit Recalled for Chemical Contamination in Wash System

Dole Fresh Vegetables is recalling Marketside Chopped Salad Kit because incorrect foam detergent was added to the wash system during processing. The recall affects 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 recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard involves potential chemical residue from foam detergent introduced during processing, which presents a theoretical risk but has not resulted in reported harm.

Plain-English summary

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is recalling Marketside Chopped Salad Kit (9.8 oz, code N330004, UPC 681131305440) due to chemical contamination. An incorrect foam detergent was added to wash systems when processing certain organic vegetable loads, creating the potential for chemical residue on the finished product.

The recall involves 6,451 cases distributed to stores in Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia. No distribution outside the United States has been reported.

Consumers with this product should not consume it. The product may be disposed of or returned to the point of sale. This is classified as an FDA Class III recall.

The recalled product

Product
Chopped Salad Kit Marketside Bacon Ranch Crunch Green Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Carrots, Kale, Red Cabbage, Green Onions, Taco Seasoned Shredded Cheese, Bacon and Tortilla Strips with Jalapeno Ranch Dressing Perishable Keep Refrigerated Salad & Toppings NET WT 9.8 OZ (277g) D
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)

  • N330004

Distribution

Distributed in 12 states:

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