Leafy Romaine (Dole) – Listeria Contamination (2012)
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
Leafy Romaine; Romaine Lettuce & Leaf Lettuces; 10 oz plastic bag. Best if used by date: June 19, 2012. Packaged under brand names of: Kroger Fresh Selections, UPC 0 11110 91046 2, Distributed by the Kroger Co., Cincinnati, OH 45202 and Marketside UPC: 6 81131 02781 6 Distributed by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Bentonville, AR 72716
Brand
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Kroger code: N158 111B KR11, Marketside code: N158111B
Products Sold
Kroger code: N158 111B KR11; Marketside code: N158111B
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is recalling Leafy Romaine; Romaine Lettuce & Leaf Lettuces; 10 oz plastic bag. Best if used by date: June 19, due to Positive MDP sample for Listeria Monocytogenes collected b USDA for Marketside Leafy Romaine Salad with Best By date of June 19, 2012.. 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
Positive MDP sample for Listeria Monocytogenes collected b USDA for Marketside Leafy Romaine Salad with Best By date of June 19, 2012.
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
GA, KY, NC, SC, TN, VA
Page updated: Jan 10, 2026