Dole Coleslaw Products Recalled Due to Incorrect Chemical in Wash Systems
Dole coleslaw products distributed across 12 U.S. states were recalled due to incorrect foam detergent chemical added to vegetable wash systems during processing.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class III recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. Chemical contamination in food represents a food safety concern, but the absence of reported harm combined with the Class III classification indicates a Moderate severity level.
Plain-English summary
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc. is recalling certain coleslaw products sold under the Dole, Little Salad Bar, and Peak Harvest by Lidl brand names. These are pre-packaged, refrigerated coleslaw products containing diced green cabbage and carrots.
The recall was initiated because incorrect chemical—specifically foam detergent—was added to the vegetable wash systems during processing when certain organic loads of vegetables created excessive foaming.
Approximately 6,451 cases have been distributed to retail and food service locations in the following states: Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia. No distribution outside the United States has been identified.
Affected products can be identified by the following lot codes: N330001, N330002, N33005A, N33005B, N33007A, and N33007B.
The recalled product
- Product
- Dole Diced Southern Slaw Green Cabbage, Carrots Preservative Free Thoroughly Washed Perishable/Keep Refrigerated NET WT 14 OZ (397 g) UPC 7143001036 Also Classic Coleslaw under Little Salad Bar NET WT 14 OZ (397g) UPC 4099100154887 Also Classic Coleslaw under Peak Harvest by L
- Manufacturer
- Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
- Category
- Food — Fresh Produce
- Hazard
- chemical-contamination
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (4)
- N330001 and N330002 N33005A
- N33005B
- N33007A
- and N33007B
Distribution
Distributed in 12 states:
- AL
- CT
- FL
- GA
- LA
- MA
- MD
- NC
- NY
- PA
- SC
- VA
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