Is there a recall on Dole lettuce?

Dole voluntarily recalled two lot codes of the salad kit, which are W02702A and W02702B. Both were noted to be best if used by Feb. 11, 2021. There have not been any illnesses or allergic reactions reported so far, but the FDA noted that Dole has been coordinating closely with regulatory officials.

Is there still a recall on lettuce 2020?

Consumers, restaurants, and retailers, were advised not to eat, sell, or serve recalled Tanimura & Antle, Inc. brand packaged single head romaine lettuce with a pack date of 10/15/2020 or 10/16/2020. The recalled products are now well beyond expiration and likely no longer on the market or in consumers’ homes.

Is there a problem with lettuce?

During 2014 to 2018, 51 foodborne disease outbreaks linked to leafy greens (mainly lettuce) were reported to CDC. Five were multistate outbreaks that led CDC to issue warnings to the public. Among those, two outbreaks were linked to packaged salads and two were linked to romaine lettuce.

Why is lettuce recalled so much?

Unlike the E. coli strains that actually benefit your gut health, the O157:H7 strain is a known foodborne pathogen that commonly causes national outbreaks. When romaine comes into contact with O157, it passes infection to humans and animals.

What’s the safest lettuce to eat?

Romaine Lettuce
Romaine Lettuce is nutritious and has several health benefits. If purchased from a reliable place and cleaned thoroughly before eating, romaine lettuce is safe to eat.

When should you not eat lettuce?

If it’s giving off a gross odor or developing a wet or slimy coating, it’s definitely time to toss it. Also, if you see black or other dark spots, fuzzy white patches or anything else that may be mold, don’t eat any no matter how good the lettuce looks otherwise. Throw out the whole head or package of lettuce.

What lettuce should you not eat?

Consumer Reports food safety experts said Friday that people should avoid all romaine lettuce and that any currently in refrigerators should immediately be thrown out because of the risk of E. coli contamination.

What is the safest lettuce?

Romaine Lettuce is nutritious and has several health benefits. If purchased from a reliable place and cleaned thoroughly before eating, romaine lettuce is safe to eat.

Why is there no lettuce?

Causes ranged from bankruptcy to lockdown stockpiling, but unusual weather is behind this latest shortage. California experienced unseasonably hot weather earlier this year, which impacted the lettuce crop in the state.

What happens if you eat bagged Dole lettuce?

Dole Recalls Bagged Lettuce. Food contaminated with this strain of E. coli may not look or smell spoiled but health officials say the bacteria can cause life-threatening illnesses. Symptoms include severe abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea; some people can have seizures or strokes and some may need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis,…

Where was Dole bagged lettuce sold in the US?

The product was sold in Ontario, Quebec and the Maritime Provinces in Canada and in Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee starting around Sept. 8, said Marty Ordman, a Dole spokesman. The product may have been available in other U.S. states wholesalers distributed to, Ordman said.

Is there a recall on Dole Romaine Hearts?

As if lettuce wasn’t already having a bad enough month, Dole just announced a voluntary recall of organic romaine hearts over possible E. coli risk, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

When is harvested date on Dole romaine lettuce?

If you’ve recently bought any of Dole’s packs of Organic Hearts of Romaine—the ones which have both English and French on the packaging—check the “harvested on” date. If the lettuce was harvested between Oct. 23 and Oct. 26, it may pose a risk to your health.