The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1768-2022·Announced 2022-09-28

Riced Cauliflower Recalled Due to Inadequate Wash Water Sanitization

Russ Davis Wholesale recalls riced cauliflower (Crazy Fresh, quick & easy, store brands) due to inadequate wash water sanitization. The product was distributed in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

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 involving potential microbial contamination from inadequate wash water sanitization. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, and the hazard is theoretical rather than confirmed. Per the severity rubric, recalls without reported health impacts are classified as High.

Plain-English summary

Russ Davis Wholesale, LLC is recalling riced cauliflower products sold under the Crazy Fresh, quick & easy, and various grocery store brands. The affected product is Item 80997, a 12-ounce refrigerated riced cauliflower, with approximately 87,915 units involved in the recall.

The recall was initiated due to inadequate sanitizer in the wash water used during product processing, which may have allowed for potential microbial contamination. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.

The recalled products were distributed in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Affected products have use-by dates between July 13 and August 4, 2022, and bear lot codes X5945441, X5948188, X5950903, X5955370, X5957172, X5959651, X5962332, X5964885, X5967709, X5972194, X5974182, X5976490, X5979149, X5981824, X5984494, X5989214, X5987126, X5993418, X5996086, or X5998742.

Consumers should not consume the recalled product. If you have purchased this item, dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Contact Russ Davis Wholesale or the FDA for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
Riced Cauliflower. Keep Refrigerated. Item 80997. Net Wt. 12 oz. Packed under brands: Crazy Fresh, quick & easy, and grocery store branded.
Manufacturer
Russ Davis Wholesale, LLC
Category
Food — Produce / Ready-to-Eat
Hazard
  • sanitation-failure
  • pathogenic-bacteria

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 (20)

  • Lot Code: X5945441
  • X5948188
  • X5950903
  • X5955370
  • X5957172
  • X5959651
  • X5962332
  • X5964885
  • X5967709
  • X5972194
  • X5974182
  • X5976490
  • X5979149
  • X5981824
  • X5984494
  • X5989214
  • X5987126
  • X5993418
  • X5996086
  • X5998742. Use by Dates: 7/13-8/4/2022

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

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

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