The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:HighFDA (Food)·F-0842-2023·Announced 2023-05-03

Dole Chopped Kit Teriyaki Pineapple recalled for undeclared milk allergen

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is recalling Dole Chopped Kit Teriyaki Pineapple salads due to undeclared milk allergen. The product was distributed in Florida, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Tennessee, and Louisiana.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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: This is classified as FDA Class II allergen mislabeling. Milk is a common major allergen. Although no illnesses or injuries have been reported, undeclared milk allergen poses a significant risk to consumers with milk allergies.

Plain-English summary

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is recalling 181 cases of Dole Chopped Kit Teriyaki Pineapple salad kits due to the presence of an undeclared milk allergen. The allergen is present due to an incorrect masterpack being used during production.

The recalled salad kits were distributed in the United States to Florida, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Tennessee, and Louisiana. The product has a Best By date of 04/18/2023 and Lot Code N093001.

Consumers who have purchased this product and have a milk allergy or sensitivity should not consume it. Consumers are advised to discard the recalled product.

Anyone with a milk allergy who may have consumed this product should consult a healthcare provider if they experience allergic symptoms.

The recalled product

Product
Dole Chopped Kit Teriyaki Pineapple iceberg lettuce green leaf lettuce red cabbage sliced almonds teriyaki pineapple dressing crunchy noodles dried pineapples carrots Salad & Topping Net Wt.: 7.5 oz (212 g) Dressing Net: 1.9 fl oz (57 mL) Total Net Wt: 98.8 oz (276 g) Thoroughly…
Affected units
181

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

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