The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0350-2020·Announced 2019-12-25

Dole Recalls Marketside and President's Choice Coleslaw Due to Salmonella

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is recalling specific lots of Marketside and President's Choice coleslaw after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency detected Salmonella in a sample.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum score of 4 per the rubric. Additionally, the presence of Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen, in a ready-to-eat food product supports a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Tri-Color Coleslaw (Marketside brand) and Colorful Coleslaw (President's Choice brand). The recall was initiated after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency reported finding Salmonella in a sample of the product, which is a blend of green and red cabbage and carrots.

The affected products include 16 oz. plastic bags of Marketside Tri-Color Coleslaw (SKU 3117) and 14 oz. plastic bags of President's Choice Colorful Coleslaw (SKU 3237, Canada only). The recall covers lot codes B318005 and B318006, which have a best by date of December 4, 2019. The products were distributed directly to Nevada and Washington, and then to stores in Alaska, California, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Canada.

Consumers who have purchased these specific products should check their lot codes and best by dates. If the product matches the recalled description, consumers should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of it. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Tri-Color Coleslaw - Marketside brand; 16 oz. plastic bag, SKU 3117 Colorful Coleslaw/Salade de Chou - President's Choice Brand - (Canada only) 14 oz. plastic bag, SKU 3237 A blend of green and red cabbage and carrots. Marketside UPC: 6-81131-38748-4 President's Choi

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 (2)

  • Marketside lot codes:B318005 and B318006
  • 2019.

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states: