Dole Has Recalled 2 Different Kinds Of Romaine Lettuce Hearts Because Of E. Coli Fears
Update, November 23, 2020: Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. has announced a voluntary recall on some cases of organic romaine hearts over fears they could be contaminated with E. coli. This includes both Dole Organic Romaine Hearts and Wild Harvest Organic Romaine Hearts.
The recall only affects certain UPC codes and packages with specific harvest dates: Dole Organic Romaine Hearts. Three Pack (UPC 0-71430-90061-1), combined English/French packaging, with Harvested-On dates of October 23, 2020 and October 26, 2020, as well as Wild Harvest Organic Romaine Hearts (UPC 7-11535-50201-2), with the same Harvested-On dates. They were distributed in Arizona, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, and Virginia. No illnesses have been reported in relation to these products.
Because of these harvest dates, the products are not expected to still be in stores, but the FDA is concerned they could still be in peoples' homes. If you live in one of the above states, dispose of the product.
This recall comes in the same month as the below recall of Tanimura & Antle Romaine lettuce over E. coli concerns, as well as a multi-state E. coli outbreak that has sickened 12 people. The Dole notice confirms it is not the same strain of E. coli as that outbreak. Last week, Fresh Express also recalled some expired Romaine lettuce salad kits over similar concerns.
Original, November 19, 2020: The Food and Drug Administration has announced yet another recall on romaine lettuce due to potential E. coli contamination. All of the products in this recall are under the Tanimura & Antle brand packaging.
Single packaged heads of romaine lettuce are being recalled after a random sample was taken from a Walmart in Michigan and found E. coli contamination. Tanimura & Antle romaine lettuce heads with a "packed on" date of October 15 and October 16 are all part of the announcement. There have already been 3,396 cartons recalled which include 12-to-24 heads of lettuce per case.
A comprehensive list of stores that received the lettuce has not been released, but the potentially contaminated products were distributed to stores in Arkansas, Arizona, California, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Puerto Rico.
If an individual happens to be infected by E. coli, the person could experience symptoms like stomach pain, fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, and diarrhea. At the time of publication, there have been no reported illnesses linked to this recall.
Check your produce to see if you have any Tanimura & Antle romaine products, specifically with a UPC number 0-27918-20314-9. If you do have the recalled items in your possession, be sure to dispose of them immediately and do not consume the product. All of the known information regarding this recall (including a consumer hotline) can be found online via the FDA's website.
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