The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0840-2020·Announced 2020-03-25

Dole Recalls HEB Tuscan Herb Salad Kits Due to Undeclared Allergens

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is recalling HEB Tuscan Herb Chopped Salad Kits because the included dressing contains peanuts, tree nuts, and wheat not listed on the label.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on common allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, wheat), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries were reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is recalling 300 cases of HEB Tuscan Herb Chopped Salad Kit, 12.6 oz. (UPC: 0-41220-40989-1). The affected products were distributed in Texas only and have a best-by date of March 11, 2020, with codes B055014 and B055015.

The recall was initiated after a private brand customer received three complaints from consumers who found the incorrect master pack in the kit. The dressing included in these specific kits was Sweet Thai, which contains peanuts, tree nuts, and wheat. These ingredients were not declared on the product label, posing a risk to consumers with allergies.

Consumers with this product should check the label and packaging. If the kit contains the Sweet Thai dressing or matches the specific UPC and best-by dates listed above, they should not consume it. Consumers can contact the recalling firm for further information or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
HEB Tuscan Herb Chopped Salad Kit, 12.6 oz. UPC: 0-41220-40989-1
Affected units
300

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)

  • Best by March 11
  • 2020
  • B055014 and B055015

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: