The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-2115-2012·Announced 2012-09-12

Dole Sliced Mushrooms Recalled for Potential Listeria Contamination

United Salad Company is recalling Dole 8 oz Sliced Mushrooms due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

United Salad Company is recalling Dole 8 oz Sliced Mushrooms, a product of Canada, due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected product is packaged in a retail package with a net weight of 8 oz and carries the UPC 0 33383 67600 5.

The recall involves 60 cases containing 12 packages each. The product was distributed in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Affected units have a code of 336 and a packed-on date of August 11, 2012. The product has a 10-day shelf life, with the packed-on date counting as day one.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific UPC and date code listed above. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Dole Mushroom, packaged in a retail package, net wt. 8 oz. The UPC is 0 33383 67600 5.
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states: