The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1771-2022·Announced 2022-09-28

Fruit Bowls Recalled Due to Inadequate Sanitizer in Wash Water

Russ Davis Wholesale is recalling fruit bowls sold in six Midwestern states due to inadequate sanitizer in wash water used during processing. The recall affects approximately 87,915 units.

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 mentioned in the source. The hazard is inadequate sanitizer in wash water, a process control failure creating low-risk contamination potential. This meets the rubric criterion for a precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Russ Davis Wholesale, LLC is recalling fresh fruit bowls containing cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, and strawberries due to inadequate sanitizer in the wash water used during product processing. The recalled products were sold under the brand names Sunrise Fruit Bowl, Fresh Fruit Value Bowl, Crazy Fresh, and various grocery store brands.

The recalled products were distributed in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, affecting 87,915 units. Specific lot codes and use-by dates for affected products range from 7/26 to 8/2/2022.

Consumers who have purchased these products should contact Russ Davis Wholesale, LLC for information about this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Pineapple, Strawberries. Keep Refrigerated. Net Wt. 3 lbs. Packaged in the following brands 1. Item 81110. Sunrise Fruit Bowl. grocery store brands. 2. Item 81113. Fresh Fruit Value Bowl. Crazy Fresh, quick & easy, and grocery store brands.
Manufacturer
Russ Davis Wholesale, LLC
Category
Food — Produce
Hazard
  • contamination
  • sanitation-failure

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 (13)

  • 1. Lot Code: X5984377
  • X5986974
  • X5990404
  • X5993174
  • X5995903
  • X5998608
  • X6001288. Use by Dates: 7/26-8/2/2022 2. Lot Code: X5981942
  • X5984969
  • X5989225
  • X5987067
  • X5993549
  • X5996182
  • X5998564. Use by Dates: 7/26-8/2/2022

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

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

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