Dole Fresh Vegetables is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of Dole Baby Spinach for possible Salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this issue.
The recalled products are Dole Baby Spinach in 6 ounce bags with lot code W20308A and UPC number 0-71430-00964-2; and Dole Baby Spinach in 10 ounce clamshell packages, with lot code W203010 and UPC number 0-71430-00016-8. Both of these products have a use by date of 08-05-2019. The lot code and use-by dates are located on the upper right corner of the bag or on the top lake of the clamshell. The UPC number is on the bottom left corner of the back of the bag or on the bottom label of the clamshell.
These products were distributed in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Since this product is past its expiration date, it should no longer be available be on store shelves. If you purchased this product, check the use by dates, lot numbers, and UPC numbers carefully to see if you have these specific products in your home.
A sample of Baby Spinach tested positive for Salmonella in a random sample test that was conducted by the Michigan Department of Agriculture. This positive result triggered this recall.
The symptoms of a Salmonella infection can include fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea that may be bloody, and abdominal pain. If you have been ill with these symptoms, see your doctor. While most people recover from this illness without medical attention, this infection can trigger long term health complications, such as high blood pressure and reactive arthritis.
No other Dole products are included in this recall. If you did purchase any of the above listed items, do not eat them. Throw them away or take them back to the store where you purchased them for a full refund.
