Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc recalls Bunches of curly parsley packed in cardboard cases received at distributor level with following labeling: Herb Parsley
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc recalls curly parsley bunches with PLU #4899 due to potential non-O157 STEC contamination. Consumers should check labels for harvest date and avoid eating affected products.
Recall notice
Potential non-O157 STEC (Shiga-Toxin 1) contamination. Serotype OXY31:H20 (stx1a with saa)
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What happened, in plain English
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is recalling bunches of curly parsley that were sold with PLU #4899. The recall is due to a potential risk of non-O157 STEC (Shiga-Toxin 1) contamination, which could cause foodborne illness. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/14159-dole-curly-parsley-recall-potential-non-o157-stec-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/14159-dole-curly-parsley-recall-potential-non-o157-stec-contamination-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0013-2022
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“Dole Curly Parsley Recall: Potential Non-O157 STEC Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/14159-dole-curly-parsley-recall-potential-non-o157-stec-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0013-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0013-2022%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The parsley may contain non-O157 STEC bacteria, which can cause food poisoning. This type of bacteria produces Shiga toxins that can lead to severe gastrointestinal illness, especially in vulnerable populations like children and the elderly.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased or received Dole curly parsley bunches with PLU #4899 from retail stores. People who eat raw parsley from these products are at risk of foodborne illness.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for parsley bunches labeled 'Herb Parsley Curly' with PLU #4899. Look for harvest dates from August 2018 or later. Products sold in cardboard cases with binding twist ties are affected.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for PLU #4899 on the parsley label to confirm if it's part of the recall.
Questions people ask
Is this parsley safe to eat?
The recall does not state that the parsley is safe to eat. Consumers should avoid eating affected products.
What is the risk of getting sick from this parsley?
The recall mentions potential non-O157 STEC contamination, which can cause foodborne illness, but specific illness risks are not detailed in the record.
How can I check if my parsley is part of this recall?
Check for parsley bunches with PLU #4899 and harvest dates from August 2018 or later. Products sold in cardboard cases with binding twist ties are affected.
Contact Dole
We’ve drafted a message you can send Dole to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0013-2022 — Dole Dole Hello, I own a Dole that is covered by recall F-0013-2022 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0013-2022 (September 9, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0013-2022 to see it in context.
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