Driscoll's Blueberries Recalled for Potential Metal Pellets
Driscoll's Only the Finest Berries Blueberries in 6 oz. and 1 pt. containers from Peru are being recalled due to potential metal pellets contamination. Affected products were distributed in the USA, Canada, and the Middle East.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 for a potential foreign object (metal pellets) that could cause injury if consumed. Although no illnesses or injuries have been reported, the hazard is not theoretical but present in the product, warranting a High severity rating per the rubric for risk-of-harm products.
Plain-English summary
Driscoll's Inc. is recalling Driscoll's Only the Finest Berries Blueberries/Bluets sold in 6 oz. and 1 pt. plastic clamshell containers that are products of Peru. The recall is due to the potential presence of metal pellets as a foreign object in the product.
The affected products are identified by crate stamps 014006 0804, 014006 0809, and 014006 0810. A total of 4,425 trays (12 clamshells per tray) are being recalled. The products were distributed in the USA, Canada, and the Middle East.
Consumers who have purchased these blueberries should not consume them. If you have this product, contact Driscoll's Inc. or the retailer for guidance on returns or disposal. Anyone concerned about potential injury from consuming this product should contact a healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- Driscoll's Only the Finest Berries - Blueberries/ Bluets 6 oz. and 1 pt. plastic clamshell containers. Product of Peru
- Manufacturer
- Driscoll's Inc.
- Category
- Food — Produce / Berries
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 (1)
- Crate Stamp: 014006 0804 014006 0809 014006 0810
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
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