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FDA Food recall · Reported July 18, 2012

Leafy Romaine; Romaine Lettuce & Leaf Lettuces; 10 oz plastic bag. Best if used by date: June 19, 2012. Packaged under brand names of: Kroger Fresh Selections, UPC 0 11110 91046 2, Distributed by the Kroger Co., Cincinnati, OH 45202 and Marketside UPC: 6 81131 02781 6 Distributed by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Bentonville, AR 72716

Positive MDP sample for Listeria Monocytogenes collected b USDA for Marketside Leafy Romaine Salad with Best By date of June 19, 2012.

Recall #
F-1447-2012
Affected scope
220 cases Kroger, 357 cases Wal-Mart
Initiated
June 21, 2012
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Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc recalled Leafy Romaine; Romaine Lettuce & Leaf Lettuces; 10 oz plastic bag. Best if used by date… - a critical-severity action.

Leafy Romaine; Romaine Lettuce & Leaf Lettuces; 10 oz plastic bag. Best if used by date… was recalled by Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc in July 18, 2012. Reason: Positive MDP sample for Listeria Monocytogenes collected b USDA for Marketside Leafy Romaine Salad with Best …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1447-2012 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-Positive MDP sample for Listeria Monocytogenes collected b USDA for Marketside Leafy Romaine Salad with Best ….

Critical
severity level
Class I
classification
July 18, 2012
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1447-2012 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-1447-2012) was formally reported on July 18, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 21, 2012. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Monterey, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 220 cases Kroger, 357 cases Wal-Mart.

The documented reason for this recall is: Positive MDP sample for Listeria Monocytogenes collected b USDA for Marketside Leafy Romaine Salad with Best By date of June 19, 2012. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: VA, NC. KY. SC. TN. GA. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 2 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Critical

Affected scope

220 cases Kroger, 357 cases Wal-Mart

Related Recalls

6

2 from same agency

Product description

Leafy Romaine; Romaine Lettuce & Leaf Lettuces; 10 oz plastic bag. Best if used by date: June 19, 2012. Packaged under brand names of: Kroger Fresh Selections, UPC 0 11110 91046 2, Distributed by the Kroger Co., Cincinnati, OH 45202 and Marketside UPC: 6 81131 02781 6 Distributed by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Bentonville, AR 72716

Reason for recall

Positive MDP sample for Listeria Monocytogenes collected b USDA for Marketside Leafy Romaine Salad with Best By date of June 19, 2012.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-1447-2012
Date reported July 18, 2012
Date initiated June 21, 2012
Recalling firm Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Firm location Monterey, CA
Affected scope 220 cases Kroger, 357 cases Wal-Mart
Distribution VA, NC. KY. SC. TN. GA

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Leafy Romaine; Romaine Lettuce & Leaf Lettuces; 10 oz plastic bag. Best if used by date: June 19, 2012. Packaged under brand names of: Kroger Fresh Selections, UPC 0 11110 91046 2, Distributed by the Kroger Co., Cincinnati, OH 45202 and Marketside UPC: 6 81131 02781 6 Distributed by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Bentonville, AR 72716. Recalled by Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc. Units affected: 220 cases Kroger, 357 cases Wal-Mart.
Why was this product recalled?
Positive MDP sample for Listeria Monocytogenes collected b USDA for Marketside Leafy Romaine Salad with Best By date of June 19, 2012.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on July 18, 2012. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-1447-2012.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: VA, NC. KY. SC. TN. GA.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-1447-2012) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Food, reported July 18, 2012. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.