Dole Premium Kit Southwest Salad Iceberg Lettuce — Class III food recall F-0238-2023
Terminated recall by Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc, reported 2023-01-18, distributed in AL, CT, FL, GA, LA, MA, MD, NC…. Incorrect chemical added into wash systems when certain organic loads of vegetables start to create excessive
| Recall number | F-0238-2023 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class III |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc, Monterey, CA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2022-11-28 |
| Classified | 2023-01-10 |
| Reported by FDA | 2023-01-18 |
| Terminated | 2023-01-17 |
| Distributed | AL, CT, FL, GA, LA, MA, MD, NC, NY, PA, SC, VA |
| Quantity | 6,451 cases |
| Reason classes | chemical contamination |
Product
Dole Premium Kit Southwest Salad Iceberg Lettuce, Green Leaf Lettuce, Tortilla Strips, Taco Ranch Dressing, White Cheddar, Red Cabbage, Radishes, Carrots Thoroughly Washed Perishable/Keep Refrigerated Salad & Toppings NET WT: 10.6 OZ (301 g) Dressing NET: 2.2 FL OZ (86 mL) Total NET WT: 13.0 OZ (369 g) UPC 7143001701
Reason for recall
Incorrect chemical added into wash systems when certain organic loads of vegetables start to create excessive foaming. The incorrect chemical added was a lot of foam detergent.
Machine access
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