Driscoll's Strawberries Recalled for Potential Blood Contamination
Driscoll's Strawberry Associates is recalling 16 oz. strawberries due to potential blood contamination. The product was distributed in Arizona, California, and Canada.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which corresponds to a Severe rating under the rubric, particularly given the significant health risk associated with potential blood contamination.
Plain-English summary
Driscoll's Strawberry Associates, Inc. is recalling approximately 682 crates (5,456 containers) of Driscoll's Only the Finest Berries Strawberries. The recall is being conducted due to a potential blood contamination issue. The affected product is the 16 oz. (1 lb.) size, identified by the code 003 11284 0728.
The recalled strawberries were distributed in Arizona, California, and Canada. The product was manufactured by Driscoll's Strawberry Associates, Inc., located in Watsonville, California.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their packaging for the specific code listed above. If the code matches, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Driscoll's Only the Finest Berries; Strawberries Fraises; NET WT 16 oz. (1 lb.) Product of the USA Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc. Watsonville, CA 95077
- Manufacturer
- Driscoll's Strawberry Associates, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Fresh Produce
- Hazard
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 (3)
- Code: 003 11284 0728 (producing area
- ranch number
- harvest date)
Distribution
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