Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc. recalled Dole Classic Kit Light Caesar fresh salad mix and Hearts of Romaine packages due to a critical control point deviation in the wash process with insufficient chlorine levels. The product may be contaminated with pathogens that could cause foodborne illness.
Class III — Eating this product is not likely to cause health problems, but it violates FDA labelling or manufacturing rules.
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.; Hearts of Romaine. Product is fresh and packaged in 9 ounce (255g) plastic bags.
Critical Control Point (CCP) deviation associated with wash process, low levels of chlorine wash, affected product was sent to distribution chain.
| Recall # | Product | Lot / code | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F-0943-2020 | 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. | B104009 B10412A B10412B All BIUB date 4/27/2020 | Terminated |
| F-0944-2020 | Hearts of Romaine. Product is fresh and packaged in 9 ounce (255g) plastic bags. | B104020,B104021, BIUB 4/30/2020 | Terminated |
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