The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1754-2022·Announced 2022-09-28

Strawberry, Blueberry, and Blackberry Products Recalled for Inadequate Wash Sanitizer

Russ Davis Wholesale is recalling strawberry, blueberry, and blackberry products sold under brands including Crazy Fresh and Kowalski's Markets due to inadequate sanitizer in wash water. Products with use-by dates of July 9 through August 2, 2022, are affected.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall with a precautionary sanitation deficiency. No reported illnesses or specific high-risk pathogens are identified in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Russ Davis Wholesale, LLC is recalling strawberry, blueberry, and blackberry products sold under various brand names including Crazy Fresh, quick & easy, Kowalski's Markets, and generic grocery store brands. The recalled items include Triple Berry Blend in 14 oz and 20 oz sizes and Berry Bliss in 16 oz size. A total of 87,915 units were distributed in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

The recall was initiated because the berries were processed using wash water with inadequate levels of sanitizer. Inadequate sanitation may allow harmful bacteria to survive on the product surface.

Consumers who purchased these products with use-by dates between July 9 and August 2, 2022, should not consume them. Consumers should check the lot codes on their products against the list provided in the FDA recall notice. Affected products should be discarded or returned to the retailer for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Strawberry, Blueberry, and Blackberry packaged in the following brands and sizes: 1. Item 80610. Triple Berry Blend Net Wt. 14 oz. Crazy Fresh 2. Item 80867. Triple Berry Blend Net Wt 20 oz. Crazy Fresh, quick & easy, and grocery store branded. 3. Item 89272. Berry
Manufacturer
Russ Davis Wholesale, LLC
Category
Food — Fresh Produce
Hazard
  • sanitation-deficiency
  • microbial-contamination

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: X5941268
  • X5943554
  • X5945552
  • X5948514
  • X5951081
  • X5955563
  • X5957448
  • X5960026
  • X5962480
  • X5964953
  • X5967927
  • X5972415
  • X5974252
  • X5976710
  • X5979249
  • X5981976
  • X5984645
  • X5989438
  • X5987265
  • X5993571

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

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

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