The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0684-2022·Announced 2022-02-16

Dole Blueberry Bliss Salad Kits Recalled for Potential Listeria Contamination

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is recalling Dole Blueberry Bliss Salad Kits (UPC 071430010495) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects approximately 2.3 million cases distributed across 38 states.

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: This recall carries an FDA Class I classification, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen requiring immediate action.

Plain-English summary

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is recalling Dole Blueberry Bliss Salad Kits (product UPC 071430010495) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

The recall affects approximately 2.3 million cases (207,624 cases from Yuma and 2,081,894 cases from Bessemer City) distributed to retailers in 38 states. Products with codes beginning with 'N' or 'Y' and a Best if Used By date between November 30, 2021 and January 8, 2022 are subject to this recall.

Consumers who have purchased affected products should not consume them. Check product codes and Best if Used By dates against the recall information. If you have purchased a product matching the recalled specifications, discard it or return it to the point of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Dole 6.9oz Blueberry Bliss Salad Kit Product UPC 071430010495
Manufacturer
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
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