The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0615-2013·Announced 2012-11-14

Dole American Blend Salad Recalled Due to Listeria Monocytogenes Detection

Dole Fresh Vegetables is recalling Dole American Blend salad because a random sample tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4, and the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes in a ready-to-eat product represents a high-risk pathogen scenario typically associated with critical severity in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is recalling 922 cases of Dole American Blend salad. The product contains iceberg, romaine, red cabbage, carrots, and radishes, with a net weight of 12 oz (340g). The specific UPC is 0 71430 00933 8.

The recall was initiated after the Tennessee Department of Agriculture collected a random sample of the product and tested it positive for Listeria Monocytogenes. The affected units have a code of A275208A or B275208B and an enjoy-by date of 10-17-12.

The product was distributed in Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Dole American Blend; Iceberg, Romaine, Red Cabbage, Carrots and Radishes. Net Wt. 12 oz. (340g) UPC 0 71430 00933 8 Distributed by Dole Fresh Vegetables, Monterey, CA 93940
Hazard
Affected units
922

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)

  • Code: A275208A or B275208B
  • Enjoy by Date: 10-17-12.

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states: