Dole brand Hearts of Romaine — Class I food recall F-1735-2012
Terminated recall by Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc, reported 2012-07-18, distributed in AL, FL, GA, MD, NC, PA, SC, TN…. IEH sample of Dole's Hearts of Romaine was positive for Listeria Monocytogenes.
| Recall number | F-1735-2012 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc, Monterey, CA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-06-29 |
| Classified | 2012-07-09 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-07-18 |
| Terminated | 2012-08-17 |
| Distributed | AL, FL, GA, MD, NC, PA, SC, TN, VA |
| Quantity | 2,598 cases |
| Reason classes | microbial contamination |
| Pathogens | listeria monocytogenes |
| Expiration dates | 2012-06-26 |
Product
Dole brand Hearts of Romaine; Net Wt. 10 oz. UPC 71430 00956; Dole
Reason for recall
IEH sample of Dole's Hearts of Romaine was positive for Listeria Monocytogenes.
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