Driscoll's Recalls Blackberries Due to Acephate Pesticide Residue
Driscoll's is recalling fresh blackberries because testing found Acephate pesticide residue at 2.8 ppm, a level with no established US 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 II, which typically indicates a remote probability of serious adverse health consequences. The hazard involves pesticide residue without a specific MRL, but no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text, fitting the Moderate criteria for low-risk contamination or precautionary measures.
Plain-English summary
Driscoll's Inc. is recalling 189 crates of fresh blackberries in 6 oz. clamshell containers. The recall was initiated after testing detected Acephate at a level of 2.8 ppm on the fruit. There is no established US Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) for Acephate on blackberries.
The affected product is distributed in California and Texas. The specific product code is 23-12157-0217 and the SKU is #100003. The product is packaged in 6 oz. clamshells, with 12 clamshells per tray and 12 clamshells per case.
Consumers who have purchased these specific blackberries should check their packaging for the listed code and SKU. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase or dispose of it.
The recalled product
- Product
- Driscoll's Blackberries; 6 oz. clamshell container; 12 x 6 oz. clamshells per tray; 12 clamshells per case Driscoll's, Watsonville, CA
- Manufacturer
- Driscoll's Inc.
- Category
- Food — Fresh Produce
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 189
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)
- " 23-12157-0217 " SKU #100003
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