Driscoll's Inc. recalls Driscoll's Blackberries because the product may contain Formetanate HCI, a pesticide with no approved tolerance for blackberries. Consuming berries with this pesticide residue poses a health risk.
Class III — Eating this product is not likely to cause health problems, but it violates FDA labelling or manufacturing rules.
Driscoll's Blackberries (Fresh) 12x6 oz, 12x12 oz, 12x10 oz, 2x8x18 oz Clamshell Distributed by Strawberry Associated, Inc. Watsonville, CA Product of Mexico
California Department of Pesticide Regulation detected the presence of Formetante HCI. This pesticide has a non-tolerance for blackberries.
| Recall # | Product | Lot / code | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F-1067-2022 | Driscoll's Blackberries (Fresh) 12x6 oz, 12x12 oz, 12x10 oz, 2x8x18 oz Clamshell Distributed by Strawberry Associated, Inc. Watsonville, CA Product of Mexico | 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 | Terminated |
Driscoll's Conventional Strawberries from specific harvest dates in January 2022 were recalled due to pesticide residue exceeding safe limits. Consuming these strawberries could result in pesticide exposure above allowable levels.
Driscoll's Fresh Blueberries in 6 oz. and 1 pt. clamshell containers were recalled after metal spheres about 2.45 mm in diameter were found in berries. Consumers who consume the product could be injured by the metal fragments.
Driscoll's Only the Finest Berries blueberries were recalled due to potential contamination with metal pellets. Anyone consuming the product could ingest metal fragments causing injury.
Driscoll's recalled fresh blackberries in 6 oz. and 18 oz. containers due to pesticide residue levels exceeding the US maximum residue limit. Anyone with this product should not consume it.
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