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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Produce & Fresh

Driscoll's Blackberries Recalled for Unapproved Pesticide Residue

Agency Publication Date: March 27, 2020
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Summary

Driscoll's Inc. has recalled 189 crates of fresh blackberries after testing detected 2.8ppm of Acephate, a pesticide. While Acephate is used on some crops, there is no established limit (MRL) for its use on blackberries in the United States. The affected berries were sold in 6 oz. clamshell containers in California and Texas.

Risk

The product contains residues of the pesticide Acephate which are not permitted on blackberries, posing a potential chemical contamination risk if consumed.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your blackberry packaging for 6 oz. clamshell containers labeled with SKU #100003 and code " 23-12157-0217 ".
  2. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Driscoll's Inc. for further instructions.
  3. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Driscoll's Blackberries (6 oz.)by Driscoll's
Variants: 6 oz. clamshell container, 12 x 6 oz. clamshells per tray, 12 clamshells per case
Item Code:
100003
Lot Numbers:
23-12157-0217

Recall #: F-0865-2020; Firm-initiated voluntary recall.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 85112
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Driscoll's Inc.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 189 crates
Distributed To: California, Texas

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