The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0653-2022·Announced 2022-02-16

Multiple Bagged Salad Brands Recalled for Potential Listeria

Dole Fresh Vegetables is recalling bagged salads (Ahold, Lidl, Little Salad Bar) due to potential Listeria contamination. Products have lot codes beginning with 'N' or 'Y' and best-if-used-by dates between November 30, 2021 and January 8, 2022.

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: FDA Class I classification requires a minimum severity of 4 per the rubric. Although no illnesses have been reported and the contamination is potential rather than confirmed, the high-risk nature of Listeria monocytogenes and the Class I designation apply.

Plain-English summary

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc. is recalling multiple bagged salad products sold under the Ahold (8oz Italian House Blend, UPC 688267011627), Lidl (9oz Italian Blend, UPC 20737733), and Little Salad Bar (9oz Italian Blend, UPC 4099100083194) brand names.

The recall is being issued due to the potential for Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious or life-threatening infections.

The affected products have lot codes beginning with the letter 'N' or 'Y' and best-if-used-by dates between November 30, 2021 and January 8, 2022. These products were distributed to consumers across multiple states throughout the United States. Approximately 2.3 million cases are involved in this recall.

Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them. The products should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. If you believe you have become ill from consuming this product, please contact your healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Ahold 8oz Italian House Blend Product UPC 688267011627 Lidl 9oz Italian Blend Product UPC 20737733 Little Salad Bar 9oz Italian Blend Product UPC 4099100083194
Manufacturer
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Category
Food — Produce / Salads
Hazard
  • listeria

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)

  • 2021 and January 8
  • 2022

Distribution

Distributed in 36 states:

  • AL
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CT
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • NC
  • ND
  • NE
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI

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