CLASS III Food recall · Reported 13 Jun 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Driscoll's Blackberries recalled by Driscoll's Strawberry
Driscoll's Strawberry Associates is recalling Driscoll's Blackberries, distributed in Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, New York. The recall was initiated on 15 Apr 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
Check your package
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-1529-2018
- FDA event ID
- 79900
- Recalling firm
- Driscoll's Strawberry Associates, Watsonville, CA
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 15 Apr 2018
- FDA classified
- 4 Jun 2018
- Reported
- 13 Jun 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Oysters & Shellfish
Timeline
| 15 Apr 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 4 Jun 2018 | Classified by FDA | +50 days |
| 13 Jun 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Random sample indicated an over tolerance for three pesticides: Thidiazuron; forchlorfenuron; and Thiamethoxam.
Product as listed by the FDA
Driscoll's Blackberries; 6 oz. clamshell container; Keep refrigerated. Product of Mexico Driscoll's Inc. Watsonville, CA 95077
Where it was distributed
NY, MO, MI, IN.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Random sample indicated an over tolerance for three pesticides: Thidiazuron; forchlorfenuron; and Thiamethoxam.
Which lots are affected?
Traceability code: 1537150410 and 1537150409 first two numbers are production area, next 4 numbers ranch number, followed by month and day of harvest
Where was it sold?
NY, MO, MI, IN.
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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