Marketside and Simply Nature Spring Mix Recalled for Hairy Nightshade

Agency Publication Date: July 26, 2022

Summary

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc. is recalling approximately 1,647 cases of Marketside and Simply Nature Organic Spring Mix salad products because they may contain hairy nightshade, a poisonous weed. The products were sold in 5 oz., 11 oz., and 16 oz. containers at Walmart and ALDI stores in specific states. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Risk

The product may contain hairy nightshade, which is a toxic plant. Consuming this weed can cause illness, though the risk level for this specific recall is currently classified as low.

What You Should Do

This recall involves Marketside Spring Mix (5 oz. and 11 oz.) and Simply Nature Organic Spring Mix (16 oz.) with 'Best If Used By' (BIUB) dates ranging from June 29, 2022, to July 1, 2022.
Check your packaging for the following identifying lot codes: Marketside 11 oz. (W167011), Marketside 5 oz. (W16709A or W16709B), or Simply Nature 16 oz. (W167011 or W168011).
Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls for additional information.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Full Refund

How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions

Option 2: Dispose of Product

How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Marketside Spring Mix (11 oz.)by Marketside

Variants: 11 oz.

Lot Numbers:

W167011 (Exp 6/30/2022)

Sold at Walmart

Product: Marketside Spring Mix (5 oz.)by Marketside

Variants: 5 oz.

Lot Numbers:

W16709A (Exp 6/29/2022)

W16709B (Exp 6/29/2022)

Sold at Walmart

Product: Simply Nature Organic Spring Mix (16 oz.)by Simply Nature

Variants: 16 oz.

Lot Numbers:

W167011 (Exp 6/30/2022)

W168011 (Exp 7/01/2022)

Sold at ALDI

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 90556

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

Sold By: Walmart; ALDI

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 1647 cases

Distributed To: Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee

Agency Last Updated: August 1, 2022

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Summary

What You Should Do

This recall involves Marketside Spring Mix (5 oz. and 11 oz.) and Simply Nature Organic Spring Mix (16 oz.) with 'Best If Used By' (BIUB) dates ranging from June 29, 2022, to July 1, 2022.

Check your packaging for the following identifying lot codes: Marketside 11 oz. (W167011), Marketside 5 oz. (W16709A or W16709B), or Simply Nature 16 oz. (W167011 or W168011).

Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls for additional information.

Affected Products

Product: Marketside Spring Mix (11 oz.)by Marketside

Variants: 11 oz.

Lot Numbers:

W167011 (Exp 6/30/2022)

Sold at Walmart

Product: Marketside Spring Mix (5 oz.)by Marketside

Variants: 5 oz.

Lot Numbers:

W16709A (Exp 6/29/2022)

W16709B (Exp 6/29/2022)

Sold at Walmart

Product: Simply Nature Organic Spring Mix (16 oz.)by Simply Nature

Variants: 16 oz.

Lot Numbers:

W167011 (Exp 6/30/2022)

W168011 (Exp 7/01/2022)

Sold at ALDI