The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1833-2018·Announced 2018-08-29

Dole Classic Coleslaw Recalled for Potential Metal Fragments

Dole Fresh Vegetables is recalling a limited quantity of Classic Coleslaw due to the potential for metal fragments in the product.

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 a risk-of-harm product (metal fragments) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is recalling a limited quantity of Dole Classic Coleslaw, 14 oz. plastic bags. The recall is due to the potential for metal fragments in the product.

The affected product is distributed in Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. The recall involves 2,456 cases, with each case containing 12 bags of 14 oz. coleslaw. The product codes are W201004, W201005, W201006, W201007, and W201008, with an enjoy-by date of 08-8-18.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific codes and dates listed above. If they have the affected product, they should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Dole Classic Coleslaw, 14 oz. (397 g) plastic bag; Green Cabbage, shredded carrots. UPC Code 7143001066 Distributed by Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc., Monterey, CA Case - 10.5 lbs - 12-14 oz. bags. (01) 20071430010666; (10) 2012006212W 8653

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 (6)

  • codes: W201004
  • W201005
  • W201006
  • W201007
  • and W201008
  • Enjoy by 08--8-18.

Distribution

Distributed in 13 states: