CLASS III Food recall · Reported 25 May 2022 · FDA Enforcement Report

Blackberries (Fresh) oz, oz, oz, 2x8x18 oz Clamshell recalled

Driscoll's is recalling Blackberries (Fresh) oz, oz, oz, 2x8x18 oz Clamshell, distributed in 9 states. The recall was initiated on 15 Apr 2022 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot # 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
Quantity recalled1,293 crates

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number
F-1067-2022
FDA event ID
90043
Recalling firm
Driscoll's, Watsonville, CA
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
15 Apr 2022
FDA classified
13 May 2022
Reported
25 May 2022
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category
Other Reasons
Product category
Oysters & Shellfish

Timeline

15 Apr 2022Recall initiated by company
13 May 2022Classified by FDA+28 days
25 May 2022Published in enforcement report+12 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

California Department of Pesticide Regulation detected the presence of Formetante HCI. This pesticide has a non-tolerance for blackberries.

Product as listed by the FDA

Driscoll's Blackberries (Fresh) 12x6 oz, 12x12 oz, 12x10 oz, 2x8x18 oz Clamshell Distributed by Strawberry Associated, Inc. Watsonville, CA Product of Mexico

Where it was distributed

Product shipped to 13 DC's located in CA, TX, OR, IL, MD, FL, NC, WI

CaliforniaDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaIllinoisMarylandNorth CarolinaOregonTexasWisconsin

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

California Department of Pesticide Regulation detected the presence of Formetante HCI. This pesticide has a non-tolerance for blackberries.

Which lots are affected?

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

Where was it sold?

Product shipped to 13 DC's located in CA, TX, OR, IL, MD, FL, NC, WI

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class III mean?

Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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