Dole Classic Kit Light Caesar Salad Recalled for Low Chlorine Wash
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is recalling Classic Kit Light Caesar salad kits due to a critical control point deviation involving low levels of chlorine in the wash process.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is a process deviation (low chlorine wash) without reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is voluntarily recalling Dole "Classic Kit Light Cesar" fresh salad mix kits. The recall is due to a Critical Control Point (CCP) deviation associated with the wash process, specifically low levels of chlorine used during washing. The affected product was sent to the distribution chain.
The recall involves 118 cases, totaling 708 units. The product is identified by BIUB dates of 4/27/2020 and codes B104009, B10412A, and B10412B. According to the source, the Caesar Salad was distributed to Illinois, Mississippi, Minnesota, and North Dakota, but the recalled product did not reach intended retail locations because local distributors were notified before shipment. Additionally, Hearts of Romaine product was distributed to Iowa and Kansas, with four pallets of affected product sent to two different distribution locations.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific codes and dates listed above. If found, the product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- Dole "Classic Kit Light Cesar" fresh salad mix. Salad and topping Net Wt.7.7 OZ (218g), Dressing Net 2.2 FL OZ (65ml), Total Net Wt. 10 OZ (283g), Thoroughly Washed, Perishable/Keep Refrigerated.
- Manufacturer
- Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
- Category
- Food — Fresh Salad Mix
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 (1)
- B104009 B10412A B10412B All BIUB date 4/27/2020
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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