According to 14 NEWS, Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall for several of its branded and private label salad kits due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected kits were produced on the same line as cheese from Rizo-Lopez Foods, which was recalled for containing the bacteria.

Recall Details

• Products affected: Specific Dole, President’s Choice, and Marketside salad kits with designated lot numbers. Check the full list online.
• Health risk: Listeria can cause serious illness, especially for young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.
• Dole’s statement: No illnesses linked to these products are currently known.
• Action to take: Discard any recalled salad kits in your fridge or freezer immediately. Do not eat them.
• Distribution: Affected products were sold in 23 US states and 5 Canadian provinces.
• Other Dole products: Not affected by this recall.
• Retailer action: Stores are removing recalled products from shelves and warehouses.
• Dole’s response: The company is cooperating with regulatory officials.

Additional Information

• Look for the product lot code in the upper-right corner of the package to determine if your salad kit is affected.
• If you have questions or concerns, contact Dole or visit their website for more information.
• For more information on Listeria, visit the CDC website.

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