The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1762-2022·Announced 2022-09-28

Strawberry, Kiwi, and Blueberry Products Recalled for Inadequate Sanitization

Russ Davis Wholesale is recalling strawberry, kiwi, and blueberry products distributed across the Midwest due to inadequate sanitizer in wash water. The recall affects 87,915 units sold under multiple retail brands.

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: This is a Class II FDA recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard is an inadequate sanitization process without confirmed pathogen identification or reported contamination, making this a precautionary recall that scores as Moderate per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Russ Davis Wholesale, LLC is recalling strawberry, kiwi, and blueberry products distributed under the Crazy Fresh, quick & easy, and grocery store brand names. The recalled products include Item 80846 (net weight 12 oz.) and Item 80865 (net weight 20 oz.), totaling 87,915 units.

The recall was initiated due to inadequate sanitizer in the wash water during processing. This defect could potentially allow harmful microorganisms to remain on the produce.

The affected products were distributed in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Specific lot codes and use-by dates from July 9 through August 2, 2022 are provided to help identify recalled items.

Consumers who purchased these products should compare the lot codes and use-by dates on their packages with the recall information to determine if their items are affected.

The recalled product

Product
Strawberry, Kiwi, Blueberry packaged in the following sizes and brands: 1. Item 80846. Net Wt. 12 oz. Keep Refrigerated. Crazy Fresh, quick & easy, and grocery store branded. 2. Item 80865. Net Wt. 20 oz. Keep Refrigerated. Crazy Fresh, quick & easy, and grocery store
Manufacturer
Russ Davis Wholesale, LLC
Category
Food — Produce, Fresh Fruit
Hazard
Affected units
87,915

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: X5940967
  • X5943116
  • X5945409
  • X5948160
  • X5950862
  • X5955338
  • X5957066
  • X5959530
  • X5962259
  • X5964838
  • X5967661
  • X5972168
  • X5974141
  • X5976428
  • X5979127
  • X5981797
  • X5984467
  • X5989189
  • X5987083
  • X5993374

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 37 recalled by Russ Davis Wholesale, LLC under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 37 products in this recall →

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