Driscoll's Raspberries Recalled for Pesticide Residue Exceeding Limits
Driscoll's Inc. is recalling raspberries because in-house testing found Zeta-cypermethrin levels above the U.S. maximum residue limit.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class III
Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
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 2/5 (Moderate).
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 indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is a minor pesticide residue violation without reported illnesses.
Plain-English summary
Driscoll's Inc. is voluntarily recalling 853 crates of 6 oz. clamshell containers of raspberries. The product is identified by the UPC 7 15756 10001 9 and code 11-012813-0203. The raspberries are a product of Mexico.
The recall was initiated after in-house testing detected a residue of 0.927 ppm of Zeta-cypermethrin on the raspberries. This level exceeds the U.S. Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) of 0.800 ppm for this pesticide.
The affected product was distributed to Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Maryland, Florida, Colorado, North Carolina, New Jersey, Texas, and Illinois. Consumers who have purchased these specific raspberries should stop consuming them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of them.
The recalled product
- Product
- Driscoll's Raspberries- 6 oz. clamshell container 12 x 6 oz. per crate and 6 x 12 x 6 oz. (2 - 6 oz. attached clamshells) per crate UPC: 7 15756 10001 9 Product of Mexico
- Manufacturer
- Driscoll's Inc.
- Category
- Food — Fresh Produce
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 853
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)
- 11-012813-0203
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