The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1777-2022·Announced 2022-09-28

Summer Daze fruit salad recalled due to inadequate wash water sanitization

Russ Davis Wholesale LLC is recalling Summer Daze fruit mixture products sold at Kowalski's Markets in the Midwest due to inadequate sanitizer used in wash water during processing.

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 an FDA Class II recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard is a sanitation issue (inadequate wash water sanitizer) that poses a theoretical contamination risk, making this a precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Russ Davis Wholesale LLC is recalling Summer Daze fruit mixture products under the Kowalski's Markets brand. The recall affects 16 oz (Item 89270) and 40 oz (Item 89279) packages containing cantaloupe, watermelon, pineapple, grapes, and blueberries.

The recall was initiated due to inadequate sanitizer in the wash water used during processing. The affected products were distributed in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. A total of 87,915 units are included in the recall.

Consumers who have purchased the affected products should discard them and not consume them. Affected lot codes and use-by dates are available from the FDA. For additional information, consumers can contact the FDA or the recalling manufacturer.

The recalled product

Product
Summer Daze. Contains: Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Pineapple, Grapes, Blueberries. Keep Refrigerated. Packaged in the following brands and sizes: 1. Item 89270. Net Wt. 16 oz. Kowalski's Markets. 2. Item 89279. Net Wt. 40 oz. Kowalski's Markets.
Manufacturer
Russ Davis Wholesale, LLC
Category
Food — Produce
Hazard
  • microbial-contamination
  • inadequate-sanitization

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: X5942737
  • X5945220
  • X5947998
  • X5950658
  • X5953252
  • X5956889
  • X5959317
  • X5962103
  • X5964706
  • X5967437
  • X5969928
  • X5973246
  • X5976067
  • X5981625
  • X5984278
  • X5986870
  • X5990544
  • X5993023
  • X5995800
  • X5998341

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

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

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