The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1784-2022·Announced 2022-09-28

Russ Davis Wholesale Dragon Fruit Mix Recalled for Inadequate Sanitization

Russ Davis Wholesale is recalling Dragon Fruit Mix due to inadequate sanitizer in wash water during production. The recall affects specific lot codes distributed in six Midwest states.

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 for produce with inadequate sanitization in wash water, creating risk of bacterial contamination. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. This meets the rubric criterion for high-risk contamination without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

Russ Davis Wholesale, LLC is recalling Dragon Fruit Mix containing mango, dragon fruit, pineapple, clementines, and blueberries due to inadequate sanitizer used in the wash water during production. The product was distributed in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

The affected product is identified by Item 89348 (16 oz. net weight) and the following lot codes: X5942772, X5948023, X5953275, X5959340, X5964729, X5969951, X5976102, X5981660, X5986905, X5993058, and X5998376, with use-by dates ranging from 7/9 to 8/1/2022.

Inadequate sanitization during washing creates a potential for bacterial contamination. Consumers who have purchased this product should check the lot code and use-by date. Those with affected product should not consume it and should contact the recalling firm or their retailer.

The recalled product

Product
Dragon Fruit Mix. Contains: Mango, Dragon Fruit, Pineapple, Clementines, Blueberries. Keep Refrigerated. Item 89348. Net Wt. 16 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 (11)

  • Lot Code: X5942772
  • X5948023
  • X5953275
  • X5959340
  • X5964729
  • X5969951
  • X5976102
  • X5981660
  • X5986905
  • X5993058
  • X5998376. Use by Dates: 7/9-8/1/2022

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

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