The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0689-2022·Announced 2022-02-16

Dole Peppercorn Ranch Chopped Kit recalled for potential Listeria contamination

Dole Fresh Vegetables is recalling its 9.1oz Peppercorn Ranch Chopped Kit due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected products carry best-if-used-by dates of November 30, 2021 through 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: This recall carries a Class I designation from the FDA, which requires a minimum severity score of 4. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen capable of causing serious illness.

Plain-English summary

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is recalling the 9.1oz Peppercorn Ranch Chopped Kit due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall involves approximately 2.3 million cases from manufacturing facilities in Yuma and Bessemer City.

Affected products are identified by lot codes beginning with either "N" or "Y" followed by best-if-used-by dates between November 30, 2021 and January 8, 2022. These products were distributed nationwide to consumers across multiple states.

Consumers should not eat this product. If you have purchased the recalled product, please dispose of it or return it to the store where you purchased it.

The recalled product

Product
Dole 9.1oz Peppercorn Ranch Chopped Kit Product UPC 071430000939
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