The recall involves Dole's Avocado Ranch and Southwest salads, as well as the President's Choice Southwest Salad (photo courtesy of Health Canada)

By Liam Verster

Do Not Consume

Bagged salads recalled due to possible bacterial contamination

Feb 12, 2024 | 10:27 AM

Health Canada has issued a nation-wide recall notice for select bagged salad product due to possible contamination.

The recall affects Dole’s Chop Kit – Avocado Ranch and Supreme Kit – Southwest Salad products, as well as the President’s Choice Southwest Salad Kit.

The recall involves Dole’s Avocado Ranch and Southwest salads, as well as the President’s Choice Southwest Salad (photo courtesy of Health Canada)

These products are being recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination stemming from the use of a cheese associated with an outbreak in the United States.

The bacteria can cause listeriosis. A mild infection can cause fever, muscle aches, nausa vomiting and diarrhea in mild infections. A severe infection can involve those symptoms as well as headaches, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions.

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Pregnant women, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are more at risk of developing a serious infection.

Health Canada says people should not consume, serve, use, sell or distribute the recalled products. Instead, they should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.

Anyone who believes they have become sick due to consuming a recalled product should contact their health care provider.