The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1782-2022·Announced 2022-09-28

Cauliflower Rice Recalled Due to Inadequate Sanitizer in Wash Water

Russ Davis Wholesale is recalling 87,915 units of Cauliflower Rice with Lemon and Garlic Olive Oil due to inadequate sanitizer in wash water during processing. Affected products were distributed across IA, MI, MN, ND, SD, and WI.

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 due to inadequate sanitizer in wash water, creating theoretical risk of pathogenic contamination in produce. The source does not report any illnesses, consistent with a score of 3 (High) rather than 4.

Plain-English summary

Russ Davis Wholesale, LLC is recalling Cauliflower Rice with Lemon and Garlic Olive Oil due to inadequate sanitizer in wash water used during processing. The deficiency in wash water sanitizer levels may allow harmful bacteria to contaminate the product.

The recalled product has lot codes X5953092, X5959098, X5964580, X5969837, X5975975, X5981518, X5986777, X5992859, or X5998411, with use-by dates between July 15 and August 3, 2022. Approximately 87,915 units were distributed in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Return the product to the point of purchase or dispose of it safely.

The recalled product

Product
Cauliflower Rice. With Lemon and Garlic Olive Oil Contains: Cauliflower, lemon Garlic, Olive Oil (Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, Garlic). Keep Refrigerated. Item 89307. Net Wt. 12 oz. Kowalski's Markets.
Manufacturer
Russ Davis Wholesale, LLC
Hazard
  • sanitation-failure
  • 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 (9)

  • Lot Code: X5953092
  • X5959098
  • X5964580
  • X5969837
  • X5975975
  • X5981518
  • X5986777
  • X5992859
  • X5998411. Use by Dates: 7/15-8/3/2022

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

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