The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1786-2022·Announced 2022-09-28

Roasting Vegetables Recalled Due to Inadequate Wash Water Sanitization

Russ Davis Wholesale is recalling roasting vegetables sold at Kowalski's Markets due to inadequate sanitizer in wash water. The recall affects 87,915 units in six Midwestern 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: This recall involves produce with inadequate sanitization, creating potential risk of contamination with foodborne pathogens. No illnesses have been reported. The risk-of-harm profile for vegetables without confirmed illness justifies a High severity rating, below the Severe threshold which requires reported hospitalization.

Plain-English summary

Russ Davis Wholesale, LLC is recalling roasting vegetables containing butternut squash, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, carrot, parsnip, olive oil, and herbs due to inadequate sanitizer in wash water. The product is sold under the Kowalski's Markets brand, Item Number 89350.

This recall affects 87,915 units distributed in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Affected items are identified by lot codes X5959108, X5964589, X5969846, X5975984, X5981527, X5986786, X5992868, or X5998420, with use-by dates ranging from July 12 to August 3, 2022.

Consumers who have purchased the affected product should discard it.

The recalled product

Product
Roasting Vegetables. With Olive Oil and Herbs. Contains: . Keep Refrigerated. Item 89350. Butternut Squash, Brussel Sprouts, Cauliflower, Carrot, Parsnip, Olive Oil, Salt, Black Pepper, Sage, Rosemary, Thyme. Net Wt. 28 oz. (1 lb 12 oz) 793 g. Kowalski's Markets.
Manufacturer
Russ Davis Wholesale, LLC
Hazard
  • inadequate-sanitization
  • contamination-risk

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 (8)

  • Lot Code: X5959108
  • X5964589
  • X5969846
  • X5975984
  • X5981527
  • X5986786
  • X5992868
  • X5998420. Use by Dates: 7/12-8/3/2022

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

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