Dole Spinach (Dole) – walnut contamination (2014)
Class I: A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Dole Spinach: Thoroughly Washed, Preservative Free Net Wt. 8 oz. bag; Perishable, keep refrigerated. UPC 071430009765 SKU 320 Dole Fresh Vegetables Monterey, CA 93940
Brand
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Bag Code Expiration Date B2311020 9/4/2014 B23110211 9/4/2014 B2311022 9/4/2014 B2311023 9/4/2014 B2311024 9/4/2014 B2311025 9/4/2014
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is recalling Dole Spinach: Thoroughly Washed, Preservative Free Net Wt. 8 oz. bag; Perishable, keep refrigerat due to Green Walnuts from a tree dropped into spinach as it was being tractored away from the harvested field. Walnuts were discovered on the Dole spinach pr. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Green Walnuts from a tree dropped into spinach as it was being tractored away from the harvested field. Walnuts were discovered on the Dole spinach processing line
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
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As reported by FDA
AZ, IN, NV, NM
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026