The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0640-2016·Announced 2016-03-09

Dole Recalls Garden Salads from Springfield Facility Due to Safety Concerns

Dole is withdrawing all salads produced in Springfield, Ohio, to suspend operations. Consumers should identify products by a code starting with 'A'.

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 per the rubric mandates a minimum score of 4 (Severe) regardless of other factors.

Plain-English summary

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is suspending operations and withdrawing all marketed Dole and private label salads produced at its Springfield, Ohio facility. The recall includes Classic Garden Salad in 12 oz. and 24 oz. bags sold under Aldi and Kroger brands, as well as other private label salads from the same facility.

The source text does not specify the exact cause of the recall or the specific hazard involved. However, the company is taking this action to suspend operations at the facility. Affected products may be identified by a product code beginning with the letter 'A' in the upper right-hand corner of the package. Specific production codes include 3210 for Aldi and 3007 (12 oz.) and 3009 (24 oz.) for Kroger.

The products were distributed nationwide and in Canada. Consumers should check their refrigerators for these specific products and follow instructions from the retailer or Dole regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Classic Garden Salad, 12 oz. bag: Aldi, Kroger 24 oz. bag. - Kroger All marketed Dole and private label salads produced in the Springfield, OH facility. Product may be identified by an A in the upper right hand corner of the package.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 49 recalled by Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 49 products in this recall →