Dole Fresh Vegetables announces voluntary recall

Monterey, Calif.-based Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a single lot code of Dole Endless Summer Salad Kit.

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Monterey, Calif.-based Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a single lot code of Dole Endless Summer Salad Kit.

The kit has a UPC code of 0-71430-01073-0, with a best if used by date of Jan. 26. The lot code as is B00912A/B00912B, according to a news release.

The recall is due to possible undeclared allergens (fish and egg) in Dole Endless Summer Salad Kit, according to the release. The dressing and topping kit (masterpack) designed for a different Dole product was unintentionally used during a portion of the production of the salad, according to company.

Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is coordinating closely with regulatory officials, according to the release. No illnesses nor allergic reactions have been reported to date in association with the recall. However, people who have an allergy to fish or eggs may have a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The product lot code and Best if Used by Date is located on the upper right corner of each bag and the UPC code is located on the bottom right corner of the back of each bag. The impacted products were distributed in Arizona, California, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin.

Consumers are advised to check product they have in their homes and discard any product matching the production description, UPC codes, product lot code and Best if Used by Date listed above.

No other Dole products are included in the recall. Only Dole Endless Summer Salad Kit with the exact UPC code, lot code and Best if Used by Date identified above, are included in the recall, according to the company.

Consumers who have any remaining product should not consume it, but rather discard it. The company said retailers and consumers with questions may call the Dole Consumer Center at 1-800-356-3111, which is open 24 hours a day.

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