Russ Davis Wholesale, Inc.

Recall #F-0315-2020 · Initiated 2019-11-05

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Russ Davis Wholesale is recalling broccoli florets sold in various sizes because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause illness. The affected products were distributed to restaurants and stores in the Midwest and Mountain West regions.

Who is at risk

Everyone should be concerned, but pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face higher risk of serious illness from Listeria.

What to do

If you purchased this broccoli, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. Check your freezer and refrigerator for packages with a white generic label from Russ Davis Wholesale. If you ate this product and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or diarrhea, contact your doctor.

Product

Broccoli Florets, Small or Large white generic label, packaged in plastic bags for foodservice use. Package sizes: 3 lbs, 2 lbs, 5 lbs, 30/2.5 oz, 30/1.5 oz, 8 oz

Reason for recall

Products are being recalled because they may have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Quantity affected

3002 units

Distribution

The firm distributed products to foodservice establishments and retailers in IA, IL, IN, MI, MN, MT, ND, NE, SD, WI, WY.

Lot / code info

3 lbs: UPC 795631823820, Sell by 10/10/19 to 11/10/19. 2 lbs: UPC 795631825129, Sell by 10/10/19 to 11/04/19. 5 lbs: UPC 795631825152, Sell by 10/10/19 to 11/10/19. 30/2.5 oz: UPC 795631845167, Sell by 10/12/19, 11/09/19. 30/1.5 oz: UPC 795631844993, Sell by 10/19/2019. 8 oz: UPC 826766902170, Sell by 10/15/19 to 11/05/19.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Terminated

2020-06-11