Driscoll's Blackberries
Reason Random sample indicated an over tolerance for three pesticides: Thidiazuron; forchlorfenuron; and Thiamethoxam.
Driscoll's Only the Finest Berries recall
Recalled by Driscoll's Strawberry Associates, Inc. · Watsonville, CA, United States
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Potential blood contamination.
See the recall's own reason text for the specifics. All other reasons recalls.
What was recalled
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
Quantity: 682 crates - 5,456 containers.
Food: Berries
Lot codes, dates and UPCs
A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.
Code: 003 11284 0728 (producing area, ranch number, harvest date)
Where it was sold
Arizona California
FDA's distribution note: AZ, CA and Canada
Check the codes, then return or discard. Class II means eating it may cause temporary or reversible health problems. If your package matches the recalled codes, do not eat it - return it to the store or throw it away. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.
- Recalling firm
- Driscoll's Strawberry Associates, Inc.
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall initiated
- Jul 30, 2018
- In FDA report of
- Aug 29, 2018
- Terminated
- Aug 21, 2018
- FDA recall number
- F-1838-2018 · event 80673
- Official record
- FDA enforcement report search
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