Dole Fresh Vegetables is recalling President’s Choice Colorful Coleslaw in the U.S. for possible Salmonella contamination. There is a similar recall in Canada for President’s Choice Coleslaw. A sample of the product yielded a positive results for Salmonella in a random sample test that was conducted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. No illnesses have been reported to the company or the FDA to date in connection with this issue.
The recalled items include President’s Choice Colorful Coleslaw, with lot codes B318005 and B318006. The UPC number on the product is 0-6038322267-3. The use by date is 2019 DE 04. Also recalled is Marketside Tri-Color Coleslaw, with lot codes B318005 and B318006. The UPC number on that product is 6-81131-38748-4. The best if used by date is DEC 04 2019.
The lot code and use by dates are on the upper right corner of the bag. The UPC number is on the bottom left corner of the back of the bag. These products were distributed in some stores in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. In the United States, the coleslaw products were sold in Alaska, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. You can see pictures of both of these recalled items at the FDA web site.
No other Dole products are included in this recall. If you have any of these products with these specific lot codes, UPC numbers, and use by dates, discard it. Don’t consume it even if you plan to cook it. You can also take the product back to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Symptoms of a Salmonella infection include a fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal and stomach cramps, and diarrhea that may be bloody. People usually start feeling sick 12 to 72 hours after eating food contaminated with this pathogen. If you do experience these symptoms, see your doctor.
