FDA Food Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIIF-0943-2020

Product

Dole "Classic Kit Light Cesar" fresh salad mix. Salad and topping Net Wt.7.7 OZ (218g), Dressing Net 2.2 FL OZ (65ml), Total Net Wt. 10 OZ (283g), Thoroughly Washed, Perishable/Keep Refrigerated.

Type
Food
Affected lot / code info
B104009 B10412A B10412B All BIUB date 4/27/2020
Quantity
6 units per case, recalling 118 cases= 708 units

Why it was recalled

Critical Control Point (CCP) deviation associated with wash process, low levels of chlorine wash, affected product was sent to distribution chain.

Recalling firm

Firm
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Notification channel
Telephone
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2959 Salinas Hwy, N/A, Monterey, California 93940-6400

Distribution

Distribution pattern
The Caesar Salad is distributed to the following states (IL, MS, MN, ND, MN) however, recalled product never made it to intended retail locations as local distributors were notified before product could be shipped. The Hearts of Romaine is distributed to the following states (IA, KS). The firm notified the agency that 4 pallets of affected product were distributed to Two different distribution locations.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-04-15
FDA classified
2020-05-12
Posted by FDA
2020-05-20
Terminated
2020-05-14
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Food Enforcement endpoint. Recall record F-0943-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings.