Dole asserts rumors of recall of packaged salads untrue
Dole asserts rumors of recall of packaged salads untrue
Dole Fresh Vegetables in Westlake Village, CA, a division of Dole Food Co. Inc., has announced that there is absolutely no truth to recent stories on the Internet of a current recall of "Dole" branded packaged salads. Dole said that its salads are safe to eat and are produced in state-of-the-art facilities with a priority on product safety.
In the United States, consumers purchase over 2 million bags of "Dole salad every day. Dole is committed to bringing consumers the safest, cleanest and freshest produce available. Its salad plants operate under a strict food safety program, and the same program is used by NASA astronauts to prevent them from contracting food-borne illnesses. Dole will continue to serve as an industry leader in consumer safety and satisfaction," Marty Ordman, a spokesman for Dole Food Co, said in a statement.
"There is no current recall of any Dole products. These stories are unintentionally re-circulating year-old news of an incident that took place last year. Unfortunately, old news and inaccurate information that linger on the Internet for years can be mistaken for current news and make their way into today's TV news and newspapers. Dole is proud of both our products and our commitment to consumer safety."
"Dole" salads are triple-washed and packaged in bags specially designed to keep the product safe and fresh. The packaged salads incorporate a best-if-used-by date on every bag so consumers know they are purchasing the freshest product possible.
In the United States, consumers purchase over 2 million bags of "Dole salad every day. Dole is committed to bringing consumers the safest, cleanest and freshest produce available. Its salad plants operate under a strict food safety program, and the same program is used by NASA astronauts to prevent them from contracting food-borne illnesses. Dole will continue to serve as an industry leader in consumer safety and satisfaction," Marty Ordman, a spokesman for Dole Food Co, said in a statement.
"There is no current recall of any Dole products. These stories are unintentionally re-circulating year-old news of an incident that took place last year. Unfortunately, old news and inaccurate information that linger on the Internet for years can be mistaken for current news and make their way into today's TV news and newspapers. Dole is proud of both our products and our commitment to consumer safety."
"Dole" salads are triple-washed and packaged in bags specially designed to keep the product safe and fresh. The packaged salads incorporate a best-if-used-by date on every bag so consumers know they are purchasing the freshest product possible.
