The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0242-2023·Announced 2023-01-18

Simply Nature Organic Spring Mix Recalled for Wash Chemical Contamination

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is recalling Simply Nature Organic Spring Mix (16 oz, UPC 4099100088632) because foam detergent was incorrectly added to wash systems during processing.

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. Low-risk contamination from a cleaning agent inadvertently introduced during wash processing. The hazard results from process error rather than an inherent product defect.

Plain-English summary

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is recalling Simply Nature Organic Spring Mix (16 oz bags, UPC 4099100088632). During processing, an incorrect chemical—foam detergent—was added to wash systems used for certain organic vegetable loads, creating excessive foaming.

Approximately 6,451 cases were distributed to retail locations in Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia. Affected products are identified by lot code N330014.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. For further information or questions, contact Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc or the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Simply Nature Organic Spring Mix Mix of Baby Lettuces, Greens & Radicchio Thoroughly Washed No Preservatives Keep Refrigerated NET WT 16 OZ (454g) UPC 4099100088632
Manufacturer
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Hazard
  • chemical-contamination
  • detergent-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)

  • N330014

Distribution

Distributed in 12 states:

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