Kroger 8oz Shredded Romaine Product UPC 011110221483

Dole Fresh Vegetables INC recalled Kroger 8oz Shredded Romaine in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on Dec 22, 2021.

The recall was triggered by possible Listeria contamination: "Potential Listeria monocytogenes" Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures and is especially dangerous for pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.

Distribution was broad: the FDA record describes it as "AL, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI," which places this among the wider-reach recalls on the site. Consumers across the affected area should check product on hand. The recalling firm is based in Monterey, CA. The recall covers Total: 207,624 cases from Yuma and 2,081,894 cases from Bessemer City of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Feb 16, 2022), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.