CLASS II Food recall · Reported 8 Apr 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report

Driscoll's Blackberries; 6 oz. clamshell container; 12 x 6 oz. recalled

Driscoll's is recalling Driscoll's Blackberries, distributed in California, Texas. The recall was initiated on 25 Feb 2020 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codes" 23-12157-0217 " SKU #100003
Quantity recalled189 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-0865-2020
FDA event ID
85112
Recalling firm
Driscoll's, Watsonville, CA
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
25 Feb 2020
FDA classified
27 Mar 2020
Reported
8 Apr 2020
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

25 Feb 2020Recall initiated by company
27 Mar 2020Classified by FDA+31 days
8 Apr 2020Published 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

Testing found Acephate of 2.8ppm on fresh blackberries. There is no US MRL for Acephate on blackberries.

Product as listed by the FDA

Driscoll's Blackberries; 6 oz. clamshell container; 12 x 6 oz. clamshells per tray; 12 clamshells per case Driscoll's, Watsonville, CA

Where it was distributed

CA, TX

CaliforniaTexas

Questions about this recall

Is Driscoll's Blackberries; 6 oz. clamshell container; 12 x 6 oz. recalled?

Yes. Driscoll's recalled Driscoll's Blackberries; 6 oz. clamshell container; 12 x 6 oz. on 25 Feb 2020. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0865-2020.

Why was it recalled?

Testing found Acephate of 2.8ppm on fresh blackberries. There is no US MRL for Acephate on blackberries.

Which lots are affected?

" 23-12157-0217 " SKU #100003

Where was it sold?

CA, TX

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 II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 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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