The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0711-2022·Announced 2022-02-16

Spinach arugula blend recalled for potential Listeria monocytogenes

Dole is recalling Marketside Organic Spinach Arugula Blend due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination affecting approximately 2.3 million cases.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I recall involving Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen capable of causing serious infection or death. Per FDA classification criteria, Class I recalls warrant Critical severity.

Plain-English summary

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is recalling Marketside 5oz Organic Spinach Arugula Blend (UPC 681131532082) due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a pathogenic bacterium that can cause serious infection.

The recalled products include packages with code numbers beginning with 'N' or 'Y' and a 'Best if Used By' date between November 30, 2021, and January 8, 2022. Two batches were involved: 207,624 cases from Yuma, Arizona, and 2,081,894 cases from Bessemer City, North Carolina. Products were distributed across 40 states.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled product should not consume it. Affected items should be discarded or returned to the point of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Marketside 5oz Organic Spinach Arugula Blend Clamshell Product UPC 681131532082
Manufacturer
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Category
Food — Fresh Produce
Hazard
  • listeria

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 (2)

  • 2021 and January 8
  • 2022

Distribution

Distributed in 36 states:

  • AL
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CT
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • NC
  • ND
  • NE
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI

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