The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1752-2022·Announced 2022-09-28

5 Fruit Blend Recalled Due to Inadequate Sanitization in Wash Water

Russ Davis Wholesale is recalling 5 Fruit Blend products sold across six Midwestern states due to inadequate sanitizer in wash water, which may increase contamination risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall involving produce contamination risk from inadequate sanitization. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, which limits the score to 3 per the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Russ Davis Wholesale, LLC is recalling a 5 Fruit Blend containing cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, red grapes, and strawberries. The products, sold under the brand names Crazy Fresh and quick & easy as well as various grocery store brands, are being recalled due to inadequate sanitizer in wash water during processing.

Affected products include three distinct item numbers (80520, 80845, and 80861) with net weights of 14 oz, 12 oz, and 20 oz respectively. A total of 87,915 units were distributed to consumers in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Specific lot codes and best-by or use-by dates ranging from 7/26 to 8/2/2022 are provided on the packaging.

The use of inadequate sanitizer in wash water may allow microorganisms to survive on the produce surface, creating a potential health risk.

The recalled product

Product
5 Fruit Blend. Contains: Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Pineapple, Red Grapes, Strawberries. Packaged in the following brands and sizes: 1. Item 80520. Net Wt. 14 oz. Crazy Fresh 2. Item 80845. Net Wt 12 oz. Crazy Fresh, quick & easy, and grocery store branded. 3. Item 8086
Manufacturer
Russ Davis Wholesale, LLC
Category
Food — Produce / Fresh Fruit
Hazard
  • microbial-contamination
  • inadequate-sanitization

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 (20)

  • 1. Lot Code: X5981987
  • X5984638
  • X5989470
  • X5987262
  • X5993569
  • X5996285
  • X5998904
  • X5981792
  • X5984447
  • X5989175
  • X5987177
  • X5993354
  • X5996002
  • X5998658. Best by Dates: 7/26-8/2/2022 2. Lot Code: X5981796
  • X5984466
  • X5989188
  • X5987088
  • X5993373
  • X5996058
  • X5998672

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

  • IA
  • MI
  • MN
  • ND
  • SD
  • WI

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