CLASS III Food recall · Reported 20 May 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Hearts of Romaine recalled by Dole Fresh Vegetables
Dole Fresh Vegetables is recalling Hearts of Romaine, distributed in Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Dakota. The recall was initiated on 15 Apr 2020 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
Check your package
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-0944-2020
- FDA event ID
- 85503
- Recalling firm
- Dole Fresh Vegetables, Monterey, CA
- Brand
- Hearts
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 15 Apr 2020
- FDA classified
- 12 May 2020
- Reported
- 20 May 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Romaine Lettuce
Timeline
| 15 Apr 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 12 May 2020 | Classified by FDA | +27 days |
| 20 May 2020 | 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
Critical Control Point (CCP) deviation associated with wash process, low levels of chlorine wash, affected product was sent to distribution chain.
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
Hearts of Romaine. Product is fresh and packaged in 9 ounce (255g) plastic bags.
Where it was distributed
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.
Questions about this recall
Is Hearts of Romaine recalled?
Yes. Dole Fresh Vegetables recalled Hearts of Romaine on 15 Apr 2020. The recall is Class III and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0944-2020.
Why was it recalled?
Critical Control Point (CCP) deviation associated with wash process, low levels of chlorine wash, affected product was sent to distribution chain.
Which lots are affected?
B104020,B104021, BIUB 4/30/2020
Where was it sold?
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.
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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