The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1772-2022·Announced 2022-09-28

Fresh Vegetable Value Bowls Recalled for Inadequate Wash Water Sanitization

Russ Davis Wholesale is recalling Fresh Veggie Value Bowls distributed across six Midwest states due to inadequate sanitizer in wash water. Affected products have lot codes with use-by dates from July 13 to August 4, 2022.

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: Although no illnesses or injuries have been reported, this recall involves a systematic failure in sanitation infrastructure affecting fresh produce, which could allow high-risk pathogenic contamination. This qualifies as a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the High severity criterion per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Russ Davis Wholesale is recalling Fresh Veggie Value Bowls (containing carrots, celery, cauliflower, broccoli, and radish) distributed in retail locations across six Midwest states. The recall was initiated due to inadequate sanitizer in the wash water used to process the vegetables. Approximately 87,915 units were distributed under the brand names Crazy Fresh, quick & easy, and various grocery store brands.

The affected products were distributed in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Products are identified by lot codes with use-by dates between July 13 and August 4, 2022. Consumers can verify if their product is affected by checking the packaging for the lot code and use-by date.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Dispose of the product or return it to the retailer for a refund. Anyone who has consumed the product and experiences symptoms should contact their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh Veggie Value Bowl. Contains: Carrots, Celery, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Radish. Keep Refrigerated. Net Wt. 2.5 lbs. Item 82709. Packaged in the following brands Crazy Fresh, quick & easy, and grocery store brands.
Manufacturer
Russ Davis Wholesale, LLC
Category
Food — Produce / Fresh Vegetables
Hazard
  • 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)

  • Lot Code: X5945617
  • X5948338
  • X5951084
  • X5955414
  • X5957055
  • X5959986
  • X5962457
  • X5964925
  • X5967933
  • X5972235
  • X5974122
  • X5976650
  • X5979172
  • X5981926
  • X5984574
  • X5989254
  • X5987112
  • X5993493
  • X5996171
  • X5998878. Use by Dates: 7/13-8/4/2022

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

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

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