CLASS II Food recall · Reported 29 Aug 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Driscoll's Only the Finest Berries recalled by Driscoll's Strawberry
Driscoll's Strawberry Associates is recalling Driscoll's Only the Finest Berries, distributed in Arizona, California. The recall was initiated on 30 Jul 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-1838-2018
- FDA event ID
- 80673
- Recalling firm
- Driscoll's Strawberry Associates, Watsonville, CA
- Brand
- Driscoll's Only
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 30 Jul 2018
- FDA classified
- 21 Aug 2018
- Reported
- 29 Aug 2018
- 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
- Strawberries
Timeline
| 30 Jul 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 21 Aug 2018 | Classified by FDA | +22 days |
| 29 Aug 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Potential blood contamination.
Product as listed by the FDA
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
Where it was distributed
AZ, CA and Canada
Questions about this recall
Is Driscoll's Only the Finest Berries recalled?
Yes. Driscoll's Strawberry Associates recalled Driscoll's Only the Finest Berries on 30 Jul 2018. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1838-2018.
Why was it recalled?
Potential blood contamination.
Which lots are affected?
Code: 003 11284 0728 (producing area, ranch number, harvest date)
Where was it sold?
AZ, CA and Canada
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.
More recalls from Driscoll's Strawberry Associates
All 2| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS III | Driscoll's Blackberries recalled by Driscoll's StrawberryDriscoll's Blackberries | Driscoll's Strawberry Associates | Temperature Abuse | 4 states |
Other Strawberries recalls
All 159| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Flexible food pouch (3-layer foil, spouted, #CP6088) recalledFlexible | Cheer Pack | Foreign Material | OR |
| Food | CLASS II | Joy Strawberry Lassi recalled by Joy Gourmet FoodsJoy | Joy Gourmet Foods | Processing Deviation | NJ, NY, PA |
| Food | CLASS II | Joy Mango-Pina-Strawberry Lassi recalled by Joy Gourmet FoodsJoy Mango-Pina-Strawberry | Joy Gourmet Foods | Processing Deviation | NJ, NY, PA |
| Food | CLASS II | Dairy House Ingredient Systems Strawberry Dairy Powder 05#5072 recalled | International Food Products | Salmonella | OK, TN, TX |
| Food | CLASS II | Tops Strawberry Jam Ingredients: Sugar, Strawberry Pulp recalledTops | Mangalm | Undeclared Sulfites | CA |