CLASS III Food recall · Reported 18 Jan 2023 · FDA Enforcement Report

Dole Chopped Kit Buffalo Ranch Green Cabbage recalled

Dole Fresh Vegetables is recalling Dole Chopped Kit Buffalo Ranch Green Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Kale, Carrots, Red, distributed in 12 states. The recall was initiated on 28 Nov 2022 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

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Lot, batch or date codesN33003A and N33003B

Quantity recalled6451 cases (total)

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-0237-2023
FDA event ID: 91230
Recalling firm: Dole Fresh Vegetables, Monterey, CA
Brand: Dole
Classification: Class III
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 28 Nov 2022
FDA classified: 10 Jan 2023
Reported: 18 Jan 2023
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Temperature Abuse
Product category: Salad Kits

Timeline

28 Nov 2022	Recall initiated by company
10 Jan 2023	Classified by FDA	+43 days
18 Jan 2023	Published in enforcement report	+8 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Incorrect chemical added into wash systems when certain organic loads of vegetables start to create excessive foaming. The incorrect chemical added was a lot of foam detergent.

Foods that need refrigeration and were stored or shipped too warm can grow harmful bacteria without any change in look or smell.

Product as listed by the FDA

Dole Chopped Kit Buffalo Ranch Green Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Kale, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Green Onions, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Fried Onions, Buffalo Ranch Dressing Thoroughly Washed Perishable/Keep Refrigerated Salad & Toppings NET WT: 9.6 OZ (272 g) Dressing NET: 2.4 FL OZ (71 mL) Total NET WT: 12.1 OZ (343 g) UPC 7143000094

Where it was distributed

U.S. distribution to the following: AL, CT, FL, GA, LA, MA, MD, NC, NY, PA, SC, VA No foreign distribution.

Alabama Connecticut Florida Georgia Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland North Carolina New York Pennsylvania South Carolina Virginia

Questions about this recall

Is Dole Chopped Kit Buffalo Ranch Green Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Kale, Carrots, Red recalled?

Yes. Dole Fresh Vegetables recalled Dole Chopped Kit Buffalo Ranch Green Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Kale, Carrots, Red on 28 Nov 2022. The recall is Class III and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0237-2023.

Why was it recalled?

Incorrect chemical added into wash systems when certain organic loads of vegetables start to create excessive foaming. The incorrect chemical added was a lot of foam detergent.

Which lots are affected?

N33003A and N33003B

Where was it sold?

U.S. distribution to the following: AL, CT, FL, GA, LA, MA, MD, NC, NY, PA, SC, VA No foreign distribution.

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class III mean?

Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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