Safeway Recalls Ready-To-Eat Salad Over Undeclared Allergens

VINELAND, NJ — Safeway this week recalled more than 700 pounds of ready-to-eat salad because the products were misbranded and contained undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Tuesday.

The recall affects a ready-to-eat chicken caesar salad produced on April 19, according to the announcement. The product contains anchovies, egg, and wheat, all of which are known allergens and are not declared on the product label.

The salads were distributed to retailers in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

Consumers should check products for the following information:

Product: Dole FRESH Takes CLASSIC CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD, 13.6-oz. plastic bowl
Use by date: 05/05/2022
Lot code: S109000 1, located at the top of the front label
Establishment number: 40283, located inside the USDA mark of inspection

View product labels here.

There have been no confirmed reports of reactions or illness, according to the recall.

Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them. The products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

Questions about the recall should be directed to Joseph Chayka, vice president of food safety and quality for Safeway, at 609-774-4796 or jchayka@safewaygroup.net.