The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0024-2022·Announced 2021-10-20

Driscoll's Fresh Blueberries Recalled for Metal Fragment Contamination

Driscoll's Inc. is recalling Fresh Blueberries in 6 oz. and 1 pt. clamshell containers due to the presence of small metal spheres (approximately 2.45 mm in diameter) found in berries from this grower. The recall affects products distributed to California, Hawaii, Minnesota, Nevada, and Washington.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall involving a physical contaminant (metal fragments) in fresh produce. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, and the hazard is precautionary. Class II recalls with no reported harm and low likelihood of serious injury typically score 2 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Driscoll's Inc. is recalling Fresh Blueberries sold in 6 oz. and 1 pt. clamshell containers. A European customer reported finding a few small metal spheres, approximately 2.45 mm in diameter, in berries received from this grower.

The affected product has crate stamp/product code numbers: 006794-08232021-A2 and 006794-08232021-A5. Approximately 1,577 cases (12 clamshells per case) were distributed to California, Hawaii, Minnesota, Nevada, and Washington.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled blueberries should not consume them. The product should be discarded or returned to the point of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact Driscoll's Inc. or the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Driscolls's Fresh Blueberries 6 oz. and 1 pt. clamshell containers Keep refrigerated and rinse before use.
Manufacturer
Driscoll's Inc.
Category
Food — Fresh Produce
Hazard
  • metal-contamination
  • foreign-object

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 (2)

  • The crate stamp/product code number are: 006794-08232021-A2
  • 006794-08232021-A5

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

  • CA
  • HI
  • MN
  • NV
  • WA

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