CDC: Two outbreaks linked to packaged salads

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Source: https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/packaged-salad-mix-12-21/index.html


Listeria Outbreak Linked to Packaged Salads Produced by Dole

Posted February 1, 2022


CDC is currently investigating two separate Listeria outbreaks linked to packaged salads. This outbreak is linked to packaged salads produced by Dole. The other outbreak is linked to packaged salads produced by Fresh Express.


Fast Facts

• Illnesses: 17
• Hospitalizations: 13
• Deaths: 2
• States: 13
• Recall: Yes
• Investigation status: Active

Packaged salads produced by Dole

• Sold under multiple brands:
  • Ahold
  • Dole
  • HEB
  • Kroger
  • Lidl
  • Little Salad Bar
  • Marketside
  • Naturally Better
  • Nature’s Promise
  • President’s Choice
  • Simply Nature
• Products include mixed greens, garden salads, Caesar kits, and many other types of salads in bags or clamshells
• “Best if used by” dates from 11/30/21 through 01/09/22
• Product lot code begins with the letter “B,” “N,” “W,” or “Y” in the upper right-hand corner of the package
• See Dole’s recall notices (12/22/2021external icon and 01/07/2022external icon) for the full list of recalled salads

Investigators found the outbreak strain of Listeria in packaged salads produced by Dole.
CDC is also investigating another Listeria outbreak linked to packaged salads produced by Fresh Express. See the Fresh Express recall noticeexternal icon.