The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0764-2022·Announced 2022-03-02

President's Choice Sesame Ginger Kit Recalled for Listeria Contamination Risk

Dole Fresh Vegetables is recalling President's Choice 13oz Sesame Ginger Kit due to Listeria monocytogenes detected in harvest equipment. Approximately 578,243 cases distributed across Canada and the United States are affected.

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 FDA Class I recall carries a minimum severity of 4 (Severe). Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that poses serious public health risk, particularly to vulnerable populations, and the contamination was discovered in harvest equipment used in product processing.

Plain-English summary

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is recalling President's Choice 13oz Sesame Ginger Kit (UPC: 0-60383-02320-1, SKU: 3283) because harvest equipment used in processing raw iceberg lettuce was found to contain Listeria monocytogenes. The contamination was discovered during testing conducted by Dole.

The recall affects approximately 578,243 cases distributed across Canada and the United States. Products with codes beginning with 'B' and best-by dates from December 23, 2021 through January 8, 2022 are included in this recall.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Listeria monocytogenes is a serious pathogen that can cause severe illness, particularly in pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Anyone concerned about potential exposure should contact their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
President's Choice 13oz Sesame Ginger Kit / Le Choix du President Sesame et Gingembre UPC:0-60383-02320-1 SKU: 3283
Manufacturer
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Category
Food — Produce / Salad Kit
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

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