The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0774-2020·Announced 2020-03-11

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.

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 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.
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

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states: