Two Listeria outbreaks linked to packaged salads sold in 13 states, including Massachusetts

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

Recalled Food:

Packaged salads produced by Dole and 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 are from 11/30/21 through 01/09/22. The 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 12/22/2021 and 01/07/2022 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.