The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1755-2022·Announced 2022-09-28

Strawberry and Pineapple Products Recalled Due to Inadequate Sanitation

Russ Davis Wholesale is recalling strawberry and pineapple products across six Midwest states due to inadequate sanitizer in wash water. The recall affects approximately 87,915 units.

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: This is an FDA Class II recall. While no illnesses or injuries have been reported, inadequate sanitization in produce processing presents a potential risk of bacterial contamination. The recall meets the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Russ Davis Wholesale, LLC is recalling strawberry and pineapple products due to inadequate sanitizer in the wash water used during processing. Affected products were sold under multiple brands including Crazy Fresh, store brands, and Hawaiian Crush to consumers in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

Approximately 87,915 units have been distributed. Specific affected lot codes and use-by dates have been identified for the recalled products.

Consumers with recalled products should not consume them. Check your packaging for the specified lot codes and use-by dates. Discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Strawberry & Pineapple. Packaged in the following brands and sizes: 1. Item 80640. Net Wt. 14 oz. Crazy Fresh 2. Item 80868. Net Wt 20 oz. Crazy Fresh, quick & easy, and grocery store branded. 3. Item 89274. Hawaiian Crush Net Wt. 16 oz. Kowalski's Markets
Manufacturer
Russ Davis Wholesale, LLC
Category
Food — Produce / Pre-cut Fruit
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 (15)

  • 1. Lot Code: X5981977
  • X5984646
  • X5989439
  • X5987266
  • X5993572
  • X5996294
  • X5998910. Use by Dates: 7/26-8/2/2022 2. Lot Code: X5981811
  • X5984484
  • X5989200
  • X5990978
  • X5993387
  • X5996075
  • X5998691. Use by Dates: 7/26-8/2/2022 3. Lot Code: X5986874
  • X5993027
  • X5998345. Use by Dates: 7/27-8/1/2022

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

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

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