Dole Voluntarily Recalls Salad Kits Sold in 25 States Due to Potential Listeria Contamination
8 popular pre-made salad kits are part of the recall.
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Dole Fresh Vegetables has voluntarily recalled eight pre-made salad kits that were produced under three different brand names due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. According to a recall announcement published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website, the salad kits were manufactured on the same production line as the Rizo-Lopez cheeses that were recalled earlier this month due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
A full listing of the recalled products, their UPCs, lot codes, and best-by or use-by dates can be found on the FDA’s website. The recalled salad kits were produced under the Dole brand name, and the brands President’s Choice and Marketside. This recall includes the Dole Chopped Kit Avocado Ranch, Dole Premium Kit Southwest Salad, Dole Cajun Ranch Chopped Kit, Dole Premium Kit Endless Summer, and Dole Chopped Salad Kit Bacon Ranch Crunch, among others. The Dole-branded products all have Best By dates between February 3 and February 20, 2024.
The salad kits were distributed to and sold in retailers in Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. They were also sold in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec.
“This recall notification is being issued due to the potential for cross-contamination of cheese contained in certain master packs by cheese potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes from our packaged cheese supplier,” the recall announcement stated. “ At this time, we are unaware of any specific illnesses associated with our products. or by other purchasers of their recalled cheese.”
The company states that no other Dole-branded products are included in the recall.
If you have purchased any of these products, the FDA recommends discarding them. They may also be returned to the point of purchase for a refund. Customers who have questions about the recall can contact the Dole Consumer Response Center by calling 800-356-3111 Monday through Friday between 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Eastern Standard Time.
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