Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc recalls arugula products with UPCs starting with N or Y, produced between Nov 2021 and Jan 2022, due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should check product codes and discard affected items.
Potential Listeria monocytogenes
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc has recalled several arugula products sold at major retailers due to a potential Listeria monocytogenes hazard. This bacteria can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/13517-dole-arugula-recall-potential-listeria-monocytogenes-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/13517-dole-arugula-recall-potential-listeria-monocytogenes-hazard · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0649-2022
“Dole Arugula Recall: Potential Listeria Monocytogenes Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/13517-dole-arugula-recall-potential-listeria-monocytogenes-hazard. Based on FDA recall F-0649-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0649-2022%22&limit=1).
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious infections in vulnerable populations, including pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly. This type of bacteria can lead to severe illness or even death if it contaminates food.
Pregnant women, newborns, elderly individuals, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk from this potential Listeria contamination. Anyone who purchased the recalled arugula products should check if they have the affected items.
Check for product UPCs starting with 'N' or 'Y' on the clamshell packaging. The 'Best if Used By' date falls between November 30, 2021, and January 8, 2022.
Look for UPC codes starting with 'N' or 'Y' on the clamshell packaging.
If your product has a UPC starting with 'N' or 'Y' and a 'Best if Used By' date between November 30, 2021, and January 8, 2022, discard it immediately.
The official recall does not state that the product is safe to eat. Affected products should be discarded due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
The recall includes products sold at Ahold, Kroger, Lidl, Marketside, and Naturally Better stores.
Check the UPC code on the clamshell packaging for 'N' or 'Y' and ensure the 'Best if Used By' date is between November 30, 2021, and January 8, 2022.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Dole to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0649-2022 — Dole Dole Hello, I own a Dole that is covered by recall F-0649-2022 from Dole. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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