The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0371-2025·Announced 2025-01-08

Kowalski's Garden Salad Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Kowalski's Garden Salad (14 oz) is recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination in cucumbers. The recall affects 206 units distributed across 11 states with use/sell by dates November 6-15, 2024.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I recall classification. Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen. Per recall guidelines, Class I recalls warrant a minimum severity score of 4.

Plain-English summary

Kowalski's Garden Salad (14 oz, UPC 7 95631-89335 9) is being recalled by the FDA due to potential Salmonella contamination in the cucumber ingredient.

The recall affects 206 units manufactured by Russ Davis Wholesale and distributed to retailers in Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Affected products have use/sell by dates between November 6 and November 15, 2024, with lot codes X7545630, X7550110, X7554755, X7558921, and X7562768.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not eat it. Discard the salad or return it to the point of purchase. Individuals who have consumed the recalled salad and are experiencing symptoms of Salmonella infection (diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps) should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Kowalski's Garden Salad Net Wt. 14oz. Keep Refrigerated. UPC 7 95631-89335 9. Containing Lettuce, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Broccoli, Cheddar Cheese, Onion, Hard Cooked Eggs, Carrots, Roasted Sunflower Kernels.
Manufacturer
RUSS DAVIS WHOLESALE
Hazard
  • salmonella

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (6)

  • Use/Sell By Dates: November 6 - November 15
  • 2024 Lot Codes: X7545630
  • X7550110
  • X7554755
  • X7558921
  • X7562768.

Distribution

Distributed in 11 states:

  • IA
  • IL
  • KS
  • MI
  • MN
  • MT
  • ND
  • NE
  • SD
  • WI
  • WY