The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1780-2022·Announced 2022-09-28

Vegetable Bowls Recalled Due to Inadequate Sanitizer in Wash Water

Russ Davis Wholesale recalls vegetable bowls distributed in six states because inadequate sanitizer in wash water creates risk of bacterial contamination.

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: FDA Class II recall with inadequate sanitizer in wash water for fresh produce. The issue presents a risk-of-harm scenario through potential pathogenic contamination, but no illnesses or injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Russ Davis Wholesale, LLC is recalling Vegetable Bowl products (Item 89287, net weight 40 oz) containing carrot, celery, tomatoes, broccoli, and cauliflower. These products were distributed under the Kowalski's Markets label.

The products are being recalled due to inadequate sanitizer in the wash water used to prepare the vegetables. This sanitation failure creates a risk of bacterial contamination and potential foodborne illness.

The recalled products were distributed in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. A total of 87,915 units are affected across 19 specific lot codes with use-by dates ranging from July 13 to August 4, 2022.

Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them. Affected items should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Vegetable Bowl. Contains: Carrot, Celery, Tomatoes, broccoli, Cauliflower. Keep Refrigerated. Item 89287. Net Wt. 40 oz. Kowalski's Markets.
Manufacturer
Russ Davis Wholesale, LLC
Hazard
  • inadequate-sanitization
  • bacterial-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 (19)

  • Lot Code: X5947933
  • X5950641
  • X5953179
  • X5956896
  • X5962019
  • X5964686
  • X5967387
  • X5969888
  • X5973253
  • X5976079
  • X5978924
  • X5981637
  • X5984285
  • X5986882
  • X5990551
  • X5993035
  • X5995807
  • X5998353
  • X6001148. Use by Dates: 7/13-8/4/2022

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

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