The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0488-2021·Announced 2021-05-19

Driscoll's Fresh Blackberries Recalled for Pesticide Residue Exceeding Limits

Driscoll's Inc. is recalling fresh blackberries in 6 oz. and 18 oz. containers because pesticide levels exceeded the US limit.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which the rubric indicates is typically a score of 1 or 2. Given the presence of a pesticide residue exceeding the legal limit, a score of 2 (Moderate) is appropriate as it involves a regulatory compliance issue rather than a cosmetic defect.

Plain-English summary

Driscoll's Inc. is recalling 109 crates of Driscoll's Fresh Blackberries in 6 oz. or 18 oz. containers. The recall is due to the firm determining that the pesticide Bifenazate is out of compliance for the US market.

The product tested at 5.8 ppm, which exceeds the US Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) of 5 ppm. The affected product was distributed in California (CA). The specific code information for the recalled product is 1590070410 and 1590070412.

Consumers who have purchased these specific containers of blackberries should check the packaging for the listed code information. If the product matches the description and codes, consumers should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Driscoll's Fresh Blackberries; 6 oz. or 18 oz. containers.
Manufacturer
Driscoll's Inc.
Affected units
109

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)

  • 1590070410
  • 1590070412

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: