Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc: Food Recall in 2020 - (Recall #: F-0944-2020)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2020.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Hearts of Romaine. Product is fresh and packaged in 9 ounce (255g) plastic bags.

Product Classification:

Class III

Date Initiated: April 15, 2020

Date Posted: May 20, 2020

Recall Number: F-0944-2020

Event ID: 85503

Reason for Recall:

Critical Control Point (CCP) deviation associated with wash process, low levels of chlorine wash, affected product was sent to distribution chain.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 6 bags per case X 80 cases= 480 bags (units)

Code Information:

B104020,B104021, BIUB 4/30/2020

Distribution Pattern:

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.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated