The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1512-2022·Announced 2022-08-03

Dole Spring Mix Recalled for Potential Hairy Nightshade Contamination

Dole Fresh Vegetables is recalling Simply Nature Organic Spring Mix and Marketside Spring Mix due to potential contamination with hairy nightshade. The recalled products were distributed to Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, and Tennessee.

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: Hairy nightshade contains toxic alkaloid compounds and represents a risk-of-harm product even though no illnesses have been reported. The product is consumed ready-to-eat without preparation that would neutralize the hazard.

Plain-English summary

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is recalling Simply Nature Organic Spring Mix (16 oz) and Marketside Spring Mix (11 oz and 5 oz) due to the potential presence of hairy nightshade, a toxic plant that may have contaminated the produce.

Hairy nightshade contains alkaloid compounds that can cause illness if consumed. The affected products were distributed in the United States to Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, and Tennessee, with approximately 1647 cases involved in this recall.

Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them. The recalled items should be returned to the point of purchase or discarded. No illnesses have been reported at this time.

The recalled product

Product
Simply Nature Organic Spring Mix 16 oz. Marketside Spring Mix 11 oz. and 5 oz.
Manufacturer
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Hazard
  • hairy-nightshade
  • toxic-plant-contamination

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

  • IL
  • IN
  • OH
  • TN