Use caution Food recall · FDA · Published November 28, 2022

Dole Chopped Kit Recall: Foam Detergent Hazard

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc recalls specific lots of Chopped Kit Buffalo Ranch salad due to incorrect foam detergent in wash systems.

Plain-English summary generated from official FDA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-0237-2023Food Dole ›

Use caution until it’s fixed

Incorrect chemical added into wash systems when certain organic loads of vegetables start to create excessive foaming. The incorrect chemical added was a lot of foam detergent.

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Contact the company

Recalling firmDole Fresh Vegetables Inc2959 Salinas Hwy · Monterey, CA 93940-6400

✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is recalling a specific lot of Chopped Kit Buffalo Ranch salad because the wrong chemical was added during washing. The issue involved excessive foaming from organic loads, which led to the use of foam detergent instead of the intended cleaning agent. This product was distributed in several U.S. states. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/12123-dole-chopped-kit-recall-foam-detergent-hazard.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/12123-dole-chopped-kit-recall-foam-detergent-hazard · Updated October 10, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0237-2023

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“Dole Chopped Kit Recall: Foam Detergent Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 10, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/12123-dole-chopped-kit-recall-foam-detergent-hazard. Based on FDA recall #F-0237-2023 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0237-2023%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on November 28, 2022, that Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc. is recalling Dole Chopped Kit Buffalo Ranch salads due to potential foam detergent contamination. The agency classified the recall as Class III.

How to tell if you have it

Dole Chopped Kit Buffalo Ranch Green Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Kale, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Green Onions, Blue Cheese
UPC 7143000094

The hazard

The recall involves incorrect chemical added into wash systems when certain organic loads of vegetables start to create excessive foaming. The incorrect chemical added was a lot of foam detergent.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc. has had 22 other recalls on record since March 13, 2014. Recent similar recalls include the Dole Premium Kit Southwest Salad Recall (February 8, 2024) and the Dole Chopped Kit Teriyaki Recall (April 13, 2023). Other recent recalls of similar products include Made Fresh Salads Tofu Whipped Recall (February 19, 2026), Made Fresh Salads Vegetable Cream Cheese Recall (February 19, 2026), and Made Fresh Salads Whipped Cream Cheese Recall (February 19, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Look for Dole Chopped Kit Buffalo Ranch Green Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Kale, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Green Onions, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Fried Onions, and Buffalo Ranch Dressing. Check for a total net weight of 12.1 oz (343 g) with dressing net 2.4 fl oz (71 mL). Verify the UPC is 7143000094 and lot codes are N33003A or N33003B.

Brand
Dole
Product
Dole Chopped Kit Buffalo Ranch Green Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Kale, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Green Onions, Blue Cheese
Category
Food

FDA recall event · 17 products

All 17 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Distribution
U.S. distribution to the following: AL, CT, FL, GA, LA, MA, MD, NC, NY, PA, SC, VA No foreign distribution.

Recall number	Product, codes & lots	Quantity
F-0229-2023	Dole Chopped Kit BBQ Ranch Green Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Kale, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Green Onions, Fried Onions, Smoky BBQ Ranch Dressing, Tortilla Strips Thoroughly Washed Perishable/Keep Refrigerated Salad & Toppings NET WT 9.5 OZ (269 g) Dressing NET: 3.1 FL OZ (93 mL) Total NET WT: 13.0 OZ (368 g) UPC 7143000029; N33003A and N33003B N330004	6451 cases (total)
F-0230-2023	Dole Very Veggie Green Leaf Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Pea Pods, Radishes Preservative Free Thoroughly Washed Perishable/Keep Refrigerated NET WT 10 OZ (283 g) UPC 7143001008; N33007A and N33007B	6451 cases (total)
F-0231-2023	Dole Chopped Kit Bacon & Bleu Green Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Carrots, Bleu Cheese Dressing, Bacon Crumbles, Green Onions, Red Cabbage, with Kale Thoroughly Washed Perishable/Keep Refrigerated Salad & Toppings NET WT: 8.7 OZ (248 g) Dressing NET: 3.0 FL OZ (87 mL) Total NET WT: 11.7 OZ (332 g) UPC 7143000030; N33003A and N33003B	6451 cases (total)
F-0232-2023	Dole Chopped Kit Avocado Ranch Green Leaf Lettuce, Green Cabbage, Red Cabbage, Kale, Carrots, Green Onions, Cheddar Cheese, Creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing, Crispy Corn Thoroughly Washed Perishable/Keep Refrigerated Salad & Toppings NET WT: 8.8 OZ (248 g) Dressing NET: 2.5 FL OZ (73 mL) Total NET WT: 11.3 OZ UPC 7143000091; N33003A and N33003B	6451 cases (total)
F-0233-2023	Dole Chopped Kit Chipotle & Cheddar Green Leaf Lettuce, Green Cabbage, Kale, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Green Onions, White Cheddar, Chipotle Ranch Dressing, Tortilla Strips Thoroughly Washed Perishable/Keep Refrigerated Salad & Topping NET WT: 9.75 OZ (276 g) Dressing NET: 2.1 FL OZ (62 mL) Total NET WT: 12.0 OZ (340 g) UPC 7143000031; N330001 and N330002	6451 cases (total)
F-0234-2023	Dole Diced Southern Slaw Green Cabbage, Carrots Preservative Free Thoroughly Washed Perishable/Keep Refrigerated NET WT 14 OZ (397 g) UPC 7143001036 Also Classic Coleslaw under Little Salad Bar NET WT 14 OZ (397g) UPC 4099100154887 Also Classic Coleslaw under Peak Harvest by Lidl NET WT 14 OZ (397g) UPC 4056489151265; N330001 and N330002 N33005A, N33005B, N33007A, and N33007B	6451 case (total)
F-0235-2023	Salad Blends American Style iceberg lettuce, green leaf lettuce, carrots, red cabbage, and radishes Packaged By Dole Exclusively Thoroughly Washed Ready To Eat Perishable Keep Refrigerated NET WT 12 OZ (340g) UPC 68826721153 Also under Peak Harvest by Lidl NET WT 12 OZ (340g) UPC 4056489210511; N33011A and N33011B	6451 cases (total)
F-0236-2023	Salad Blends Butter Lettuce butter lettuce and leaf lettuce Packaged By: Dole Exclusively Thoroughly Washed Ready To Eat Perishable Keep Refrigerated NET WT 7 OZ (198 g) UPC 68826721143; N33007A, N33007B, N33011A, and N33011B	6451 cases (total)
F-0237-2023	Dole Chopped Kit Buffalo Ranch Green Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Kale, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Green Onions, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Fried Onions, Buffalo Ranch Dressing Thoroughly Washed Perishable/Keep Refrigerated Salad & Toppings NET WT: 9.6 OZ (272 g) Dressing NET: 2.4 FL OZ (71 mL) Total NET WT: 12.1 OZ (343 g) UPC 7143000094; N33003A and N33003B	6451 cases (total)
F-0238-2023	Dole Premium Kit Southwest Salad Iceberg Lettuce, Green Leaf Lettuce, Tortilla Strips, Taco Ranch Dressing, White Cheddar, Red Cabbage, Radishes, Carrots Thoroughly Washed Perishable/Keep Refrigerated Salad & Toppings NET WT: 10.6 OZ (301 g) Dressing NET: 2.2 FL OZ (86 mL) Total NET WT: 13.0 OZ (369 g) UPC 7143001701; N330001, N330002, and N330008	6451 cases (total)
F-0239-2023	Chopped Salad Kit Marketside Bacon Ranch Crunch Green Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Carrots, Kale, Red Cabbage, Green Onions, Taco Seasoned Shredded Cheese, Bacon and Tortilla Strips with Jalapeno Ranch Dressing Perishable Keep Refrigerated Salad & Toppings NET WT 9.8 OZ (277g) Dressing 3 FL OZ (89mL) UPC 681131305440; N330004	6451 cases (total)
F-0240-2023	Little Salad Bar Asian Chopped Salad Kit Green Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Kale, Red Cabbage, Carrots, Green Onion, Wonton Strips, Asian Sesame Dressing Sliced Almonds Salad & Toppings NET WT 9.5 OZ (269g) Dressing NET 2.2 FL OZ (66mL) Keep Refrigerated Perishable UPC 4099100086973 Also Sesame Asian Chopped Salad Kit under Peak Harvest by Lidl NET WT 12 OZ (340g) Salad & Toppings 9.5 OZ (269g) Dressing 2.2 FL OZ (65mL) UPC 4056489210450; N330001 and N330002 N330004	6451 cases (total)
F-0241-2023	Peak Harvest by Lidl Bacon Sunflower Crunch Chopped Salad Kit green cabbage, green leaf lettuce, kale, red cabbage, carrots, green onion, sunflower seeds, bacon with dressing Perishable Keep Refrigerated NET WT 12.2 OZ (346g) Salad & Toppings 9.5 OZ (269g) Dressing 2.4 FL OZ (71mL) UPC 4056489651222; N330004	6451 cases (total)
F-0242-2023	Simply Nature Organic Spring Mix Mix of Baby Lettuces, Greens & Radicchio Thoroughly Washed No Preservatives Keep Refrigerated NET WT 16 OZ (454g) UPC 4099100088632; N330014	6451 cases (total)
F-0243-2023	Peak Harvest by Lidl Bacon Avocado Ranch Chopped Salad Kit Green cabbage, green leaf lettuce, kale, red cabbage, carrots, green onion, shredded cheddar cheese, corn, bacon with avocado ranch dressing Thoroughly Washed Perishable/Keep Refrigerated NET WT 11.3 OZ (320g) Salad & Toppings 9 OZ (255g) Dressing 2.5 FL OZ (74mL) UPC 405648959045; N330004	6451 cases (total)
F-0244-2023	Marketside Avocado Ranch Chopped Salad Kit Cabbage Blend, Four Cheese Blend, Blue Corn Tortilla Strips with Avocado Ranch Dressing Thoroughly Washed Perishable/Keep Refrigerated Salad & Toppings NET WT 10.3 OZ (292g) Dressing 1.94 FL OZ (57mL) UPC 681131305136; N330004	6451 cases (total)
F-0245-2023	Marketside Southwest Chopped Salad Kit Green Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Kale, Red Cabbage, Carrots, Green Onions, Tortilla Strips, Cheddar Cheese and Chipotle Dressing Perishable/Keep Refrigerated Salad & Toppings NET WT 10.3 OZ (293g) Dressing 3 FL OZ (89mL) UPC 681131305129 Also under Little Salad Bar Blend Salad & Toppings NET WT 9.75 OZ (276g) Dressing NET 2.2 FL OZ (66mL) UPC 4099100087031; N330001, N330002 N330004	6451 cases (total)

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Your Product
Verify if your salad matches the UPC 7143000094 and lot codes N33003A or N33003B.
Contact Manufacturer
The recall record does not specify a remedy, return process, or contact information for consumers.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in 12 states.

FDA distribution: “U.S. distribution to the following: AL, CT, FL, GA, LA, MA, MD, NC, NY, PA, SC, VA No foreign distribution.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

States: Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 50 days after the firm started it.

Nov 28, 2022Firm started the recall
Jan 10, 2023FDA classified it Class III
Jan 17, 2023FDA terminated the recall
Jan 18, 2023Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Official source: FDA Recall #F-0237-2023 (November 28, 2022) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0237-2023 to see it in context.
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