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Food recall · FDA · Published November 14, 2020

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc recalls Presidents Choice Coleslaw 14 oz. plastic bag UPC:0-6038322267-3

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc recalls Presidents Choice Coleslaw 14 oz. plastic bags with UPC 0-6038322267-3 due to CCP wash process deviation. This may affect food safety.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-0188-2021FoodDole ›
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Recalling firmDole Fresh Vegetables Inc2959 Salinas Hwy, N/A · Monterey, CA 93940-6400
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What happened, in plain English

Dole is recalling Presidents Choice Coleslaw 14 oz. plastic bags with specific UPC and bag codes because of a wash process deviation that could affect food safety. This recall does not involve immediate health risks but requires checking your products. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/15020-dole-coleslaw-recall-ccp-deviation-in-wash-process.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/15020-dole-coleslaw-recall-ccp-deviation-in-wash-process · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0188-2021

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“Dole Coleslaw Recall: CCP Deviation in Wash Process.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/15020-dole-coleslaw-recall-ccp-deviation-in-wash-process. Based on FDA recall #F-0188-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0188-2021%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The recall is due to a CCP (Critical Control Point) deviation in the wash process. This means the washing procedure for the coleslaw may not have been followed correctly, potentially leading to food safety issues. However, the hazard does not involve immediate health risks or serious injury.

Who’s affected

Owners of Presidents Choice Coleslaw 14 oz. plastic bags with UPC 0-6038322267-3 and bag codes W31808A, W31808B, or W31808C are affected. Consumers who purchased these products before the best-by date of February 2020 are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the UPC 0-6038322267-3 on the plastic bag. Look for bag codes W31808A, W31808B, or W31808C. Products with a best-if-used-by date of February 2020 are included.

  • Brand
    Dole
  • Product
    Presidents Choice Coleslaw 14 oz. plastic bag UPC:0-6038322267-3
  • Category
    Food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Details

    Verify the UPC number and bag codes to confirm if your coleslaw is recalled.

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Questions people ask

Is this coleslaw safe to eat?

The recall is due to a wash process deviation, but the product is not unsafe to eat. Dole recommends checking if it's part of the recall before consumption.

What should I do with the recalled coleslaw?

The recall record does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking if your product is recalled.

When was this product sold?

Products with a best-if-used-by date of February 2020 are included in this recall.

Take action

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-0188-2021 — Dole Presidents Choice Coleslaw 14 oz. plastic bag UPC:0-6038322267-3

Hello,

I own a Presidents Choice Coleslaw 14 oz. plastic bag UPC:0-6038322267-3 that is covered by recall F-0188-2021 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-0188-2021 (November 14, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0188-2021 to see it in context.
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