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Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
FDA recall F-0943-2020 · Class III · reported 2020-05-20 · Terminated
- 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.
- Reason
- Critical Control Point (CCP) deviation associated with wash process, low levels of chlorine wash, affected product was sent to distribution chain.
- Quantity
- 6 units per case, recalling 118 cases= 708 units
- Distribution
- 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.
- Firm location
- CA, United States
- Initiated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- First notice
- Telephone
- Recall started
- 2020-04-15
- Terminated
- 2020-05-14
- Code info
- B104009 B10412A B10412B All BIUB date 4/27/2020
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database (openFDA Food Enforcement, imported 2026-09). The FDA does not validate openFDA data for completeness or accuracy. This is a record of an enforcement action, not safety advice.