FDA Food Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIIF-0233-2023

Product

Dole Chopped Kit Chipotle & Cheddar Green Leaf Lettuce, Green Cabbage, Kale, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Green Onions, White Cheddar, Chipotle Ranch Dressing, Tortilla Strips Thoroughly Washed Perishable/Keep Refrigerated Salad & Topping NET WT: 9.75 OZ (276 g) Dressing NET: 2.1 FL OZ (62 mL) Total NET WT: 12.0 OZ (340 g) UPC 7143000031

Type
Food
Affected lot / code info
N330001 and N330002
Quantity
6451 cases (total)

Why it was recalled

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.

Recalling firm

Firm
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Notification channel
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2959 Salinas Hwy, Monterey, California 93940-6400

Distribution

Distribution pattern
U.S. distribution to the following: AL, CT, FL, GA, LA, MA, MD, NC, NY, PA, SC, VA No foreign distribution.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2022-11-28
FDA classified
2023-01-10
Posted by FDA
2023-01-18
Terminated
2023-01-17
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Food Enforcement endpoint. Recall record F-0233-2023. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings.