The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1735-2012·Announced 2012-07-18

Dole Hearts of Romaine Recalled Due to Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is recalling specific lots of Dole brand Hearts of Romaine because an FDA sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of at least 4, and the presence of a high-risk pathogen (Listeria) in a ready-to-eat product typically warrants the highest severity rating in the absence of mitigating factors.

Plain-English summary

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is voluntarily recalling 2,598 cases of Dole brand Hearts of Romaine, Net Wt. 10 oz. (UPC 71430 00956). The recall is being conducted because an FDA sample of the product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product is identified by Product number 0540, Code number N165112A, and an Enjoy by date of 06/26/2012. The product was distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific code and date information listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Dole brand Hearts of Romaine; Net Wt. 10 oz. UPC 71430 00956; Dole
Hazard
Affected units
2,598

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)

  • Product number 0540 Code number N165112A Enjoy by 06/26/2012.

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states: