Dole plc: Update on Voluntary Recall for Salads Processed by Dole Fresh Vegetables at its Bessemer City, NC and Yuma, AZ Facilities Due to Possible Health Risk from Listeria monocytogenes

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dole plc (NYSE: DOLE).

Dole Fresh Vegetables announced on 22 December 2021 a product recall for Salads processed at its Bessemer City, NC and Yuma facilities due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes. Please refer to the press release for more details: https://www.dole.com/en/press/2021/20211222-bessemer-city-yuma-recall

The company is carrying out a detailed investigation into the matter and is working closely with the regulatory agencies. Out of an abundance of caution the company has suspended operations at both packing facilities and is reviewing all the processes including conducting an extensive cleaning and sanitation protocol. It is estimated the one-off cost associated with this temporary suspension will be between $15m to $25m.

William Goldfield | Director, Corporate Communications
Dole Food Company, Inc. | One Dole Drive | Westlake Village, CA 91362
Office: 818.874.4647 |

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A global leader in fresh produce, Dole plc produces, markets, and distributes an extensive variety of fresh fruits and vegetables sourced locally and from around the world. Dedicated and passionate in exceeding our customers’ requirements in over 80 countries, our goal is to make the world a healthier and a more sustainable place.

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