Refrigerated fruit blend recalled for inadequate wash water sanitization

Plain-English summary

Russ Davis Wholesale, LLC is recalling Caribbean Dream brand refrigerated fruit products sold under the Kowalski's Markets label. The recalled products are a fruit blend containing pineapple, mango, strawberry, and papaya available in 16 oz and 40 oz sizes (item numbers 89271 and 89276).

The recall is due to inadequate sanitizer in the wash water used during production. Insufficient sanitization during fruit washing presents a potential food safety risk from pathogenic contamination.

The recall affects approximately 87,915 units distributed to consumers in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Specific lot codes and use-by dates are identified in the FDA's official recall notice and should be checked before consumption.

Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them and should dispose of them or return them to their retailer.

The recalled product

Product

Caribbean Dream. Contains: Pineapple, Mango, Strawberry, Papaya. Keep Refrigerated. Packaged in the following brands and sizes: 1. Item 89271. Net Wt. 16 oz. Kowalski's Markets. 2. Item 89276. Net Wt. 40 oz. Kowalski's Markets.

Manufacturer

Russ Davis Wholesale, LLC

Category

Food — Produce / Ready-to-Eat

Hazard

• sanitation-failure

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Distribution

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