Hearts of Romaine (Dole) – wash process issue (2020)
Class III: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences
Class III recall indicates unlikely adverse health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Hearts of Romaine. Product is fresh and packaged in 9 ounce (255g) plastic bags.
Brand
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
B104020, B104021, BIUB 4/30/2020
Products Sold
B104020,B104021, BIUB 4/30/2020
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is recalling Hearts of Romaine. Product is fresh and packaged in 9 ounce (255g) plastic bags. due to Critical Control Point (CCP) deviation associated with wash process, low levels of chlorine wash, affected product was sent to distribution chain.. 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
Critical Control Point (CCP) deviation associated with wash process, low levels of chlorine wash, affected product was sent to distribution chain.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
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View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
IL, IA, KS, MN, MS, ND
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026