Driscoll's Blackberries recalled due to unauthorized pesticide residue
Driscoll's Blackberries are recalled because samples contained Formetante HCI, a pesticide not approved for use on blackberries. The affected product was distributed to 13 distribution centers across eight states.
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: FDA Class III recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard is a pesticide residue for which no tolerance has been established on blackberries, classified as low-risk contamination.
Plain-English summary
Driscoll's Inc. is recalling fresh blackberries sold under the Driscoll's brand due to the detection of Formetante HCI, a pesticide for which no tolerance has been established for blackberries. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation identified this unauthorized pesticide residue during testing.
The recalled product consists of 1,293 crates in multiple package sizes: 12x6 oz, 12x12 oz, 12x10 oz, and 2x8x18 oz clamshell containers. The product was manufactured in Mexico and distributed to 13 distribution centers in California, Texas, Oregon, Illinois, Maryland, Florida, North Carolina, and Wisconsin.
Consumers with affected product should not consume it. The recall affects product with lot codes 1100-9133-0403 through 1100-9133-0411. Consumers with questions should contact Driscoll's Inc. or the FDA.
The recalled product
- Product
- Driscoll's Blackberries (Fresh) 12x6 oz, 12x12 oz, 12x10 oz, 2x8x18 oz Clamshell Distributed by Strawberry Associated, Inc. Watsonville, CA Product of Mexico
- Manufacturer
- Driscoll's Inc.
- Category
- Food — Fresh Produce
- Hazard
- pesticide-residue
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 (9)
- Lot # 1100-9133-0403
- 1100-9133-0404
- 1100-9133-0405
- 1100-9133-0406
- 1100-9133-0407
- 1100-9133-0408
- 1100-9133-0409
- 1100-9133-0410
- 1100-9133-0411
Distribution
Distributed in 9 states:
- CA
- DC
- FL
- IL
- MD
- NC
- OR
- TX
- WI
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