Fruit Medley Recall Due to Inadequate Wash Water Sanitizer
Russ Davis Wholesale recalls Fruit Medley products across the Midwest due to inadequate sanitizer in wash water. The FDA Class II recall affects 87,915 units that may have been exposed to potential 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. The inadequate sanitizer in wash water directly enables high-risk pathogens (particularly Listeria on cantaloupe) to survive and multiply without any reported illnesses, fitting the 'high-risk pathogens without reported illness' category.
Plain-English summary
Russ Davis Wholesale, LLC is recalling Fruit Medley products containing cantaloupe, grapes, and strawberries distributed under the Kowalski's Markets label. A total of 87,915 units (16 oz packages, Item 89350) are affected.
The recall was initiated because the products were washed in water with inadequate sanitizer levels. Insufficient sanitization creates conditions that could allow pathogenic bacteria to survive on the produce surface.
Affected products were distributed in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Specific lot codes include X5984303, X5986906, X5990569, X5993059, X5995825, X5998377, and X6001166 with use-by dates from July 26 through August 2, 2022.
Consumers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them. Consumers with questions should contact their retailer or the manufacturer.
The recalled product
- Product
- Fruit Medley. Contains: Cantaloupe, Grapes, Strawberries. Keep Refrigerated. Item 89350. Net Wt. 16 oz. Kowalski's Markets.
- Manufacturer
- Russ Davis Wholesale, LLC
- Category
- Food — Produce / Fresh Fruit Mix
- Hazard
- inadequate-sanitizer
- 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 (7)
- Lot Code: X5984303
- X5986906
- X5990569
- X5993059
- X5995825
- X5998377
- X6001166. Use by Dates: 7/26-8/2/2022
Distribution
Distributed in 6 states:
- IA
- MI
- MN
- ND
- SD
- WI
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