The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1761-2022·Announced 2022-09-28

Cauliflower products recalled for inadequate sanitizer in wash water

Russ Davis Wholesale is recalling cauliflower steaks and florets sold under multiple brands in six Midwest states due to inadequate sanitizer in the wash water. No illnesses have been reported.

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: This is an FDA Class II recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard—inadequate sanitizer in wash water—presents a theoretical risk of pathogenic contamination in fresh produce. Per the severity rubric, this qualifies as Score 3 (High) as a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Russ Davis Wholesale, LLC is recalling cauliflower products distributed in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The recall affects multiple cauliflower items sold under various brands including Crazy Fresh, quick & easy, store-branded labels, and Kowalski's Markets. Recalled products include cauliflower steaks (12 oz and 20 oz packages) and cauliflower florets (3 lb and 5 lb packages).

The recall was issued because inadequate sanitizer was used in the wash water during processing. This condition created potential for contamination of the products during manufacturing.

The recall includes specific lot codes with use-by dates of July 13 through August 4, 2022. A total of 87,915 units are affected by this recall.

Consumers should not consume the recalled cauliflower products. Affected packages should be discarded or returned to the retail store of purchase. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in association with these products to date.

The recalled product

Product
Cauliflower packaged in the following forms and brands: 1. Item 80836. Cauliflower Steak Net Wt. 12 oz. Keep Refrigerated. Crazy Fresh, quick & easy, and grocery store branded. 2. Item 82383 Cauliflower Florets Net Wt. 3 lbs. Keep Refrigerated. grocery store branded.
Manufacturer
Russ Davis Wholesale, LLC
Category
Food — Fresh Produce
Hazard
  • sanitation-deficiency
  • contamination-risk

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: X5947964
  • X5948932
  • X5952780
  • X5955333
  • X5959270
  • X5961627
  • X5964613
  • X5966932
  • X5968556
  • X5972165
  • X5976015
  • X5977312
  • X5981576
  • X5984229
  • X5985219
  • X5989186
  • X5992956
  • X5993995
  • X5998451
  • X5999575. Use by Dates: 7/13-8/4/2022 2. Lot Code: X5947971

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

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

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