The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1765-2022·Announced 2022-09-28

Deluxe Fruit Bowl recalled due to inadequate wash water sanitizer

Russ Davis Wholesale is recalling Deluxe Fruit Bowl products (87,915 units) due to inadequate sanitizer in wash water. Affected products were distributed in six Midwestern states with use-by dates of July 26 to August 2, 2022.

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 no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard is inadequate sanitizer in wash water, representing a potential contamination risk without confirmed pathogen identification. Per the severity rubric, this qualifies as Moderate (score 2) for low-risk contamination with precautionary recall characteristics.

Plain-English summary

Russ Davis Wholesale, LLC is recalling Deluxe Fruit Bowl products due to inadequate sanitizer in wash water. The affected fruit mix contains pineapple, cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon, kiwi, and strawberry. It is sold under brand names Crazy Fresh, quick & easy, and store brands with Item Number 80935 and net weight of 3.5 pounds.

Approximately 87,915 units were affected and distributed in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The affected lot codes are X5981820, X5984458, X5989403, X5987111, X5994086, X5996047, and X5998738, with use-by dates between July 26 and August 2, 2022.

The recall was issued because of inadequate sanitizer in the wash water used during production, which creates a potential food safety risk.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and may contact their retailer or the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Deluxe Fruit Bowl. Contains Pineapple, Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Watermelon, Kiwi, Strawberry. Keep Refrigerated. Item 80935. Net Wt. 3.5 lb. Packed under brands: Crazy Fresh, quick & easy, and grocery store branded.
Manufacturer
Russ Davis Wholesale, LLC
Category
Food — Produce / Fresh Fruit
Hazard
  • inadequate-sanitation
  • 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 (7)

  • Lot Code: X5981820
  • X5984458
  • X5989403
  • X5987111
  • X5994086
  • X5996047
  • X5998738. Use by Dates: 7/26-8/2/2022

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

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

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