Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc. has issued a recall for Dole and Wild Harvest brand organic hearts of romaine lettuce for potential E. coli contamination. The romaine was harvested in Salinas, CA four weeks ago and should no longer be on store shelves.
The Dole romaine E. coli recall includes the following products:
- Dole™ Organic Romaine Hearts 3pk, with UPC 0-71430-90061-1, and Harvested-On dates of 10-23-20 and 10-26-20
- Wild Harvest Organic Romaine Hearts, 12 oz, with UPC 7-11535-50201-2, and Harvested-On dates of 10-23-20 and 10-26-20
The products were distributed in AZ, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND and VA. The names of the stores that sold the product were not disclosed.
The problem was discovered during routine product testing conducted by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The agency found a non-O157 strain of Shiga-toxin producing E. coli in a bag of Dole™ Organic Romaine Hearts.
Symptoms of an E. coli infection include abdominal cramps and diarrhea that can be bloody. These symptoms usually develop one to five days after exposure.
If you developed an E. coli infection after eating this product and would like a free consultation with an experienced E. coli lawyer please contact the Pritzker Hageman E. coli Legal Team. We have represented clients in every major Salmonella outbreak in the U.S. You can reach us by calling 1-888-377-8900, sending a text to 612-261-0856, or by completing the form below. There is no obligation and we don’t get paid unless we win.
