The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0756-2022·Announced 2022-03-02

HEB Premium Ranch Kit recalled for potential Listeria contamination

Dole Fresh Vegetables is recalling HEB 9.5oz Premium Ranch Kit due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination in harvest equipment used for the lettuce.

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 is classified as FDA Class I due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen. Per regulatory standards, FDA Class I recalls receive a minimum severity score of 4.

Plain-English summary

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is recalling HEB 9.5oz Premium Ranch Kit due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Harvest equipment used in harvesting raw iceberg lettuce was tested and found to contain Listeria monocytogenes.

The recalled product is identified by UPC 0-41220791569-0 and SKU 3349. Affected products have codes beginning with B and best-by dates from December 23, 2021 through January 8, 2022. Approximately 578,243 cases were distributed to Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan) and across the United States.

The recalled product

Product
HEB 9.5oz Premium Ranch Kit UPC: 0-41220791569-0 SKU: 3349
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 (3)

  • Product codes beginning with B - Best by Dates of December 23
  • 2021 through January 8
  • 2022.

Distribution

Distributed in 37 states:

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