CLASS II Food recall · Reported 20 Oct 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report
Driscolls's Fresh Blueberries recalled
Driscoll's is recalling Driscolls's Fresh Blueberries and 1 pt. clamshell containers Keep refrigerated and rinse, distributed in California, Hawaii, Minnesota, Nevada, Washington. The recall was initiated on 1 Oct 2021 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-0024-2022
- FDA event ID
- 88815
- Recalling firm
- Driscoll's, Watsonville, CA
- Brand
- Driscolls's
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 1 Oct 2021
- FDA classified
- 18 Oct 2021
- Reported
- 20 Oct 2021
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Oysters & Shellfish
Timeline
| 1 Oct 2021 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 18 Oct 2021 | Classified by FDA | +17 days |
| 20 Oct 2021 | Published in enforcement report | +2 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
European customer reported that berries received from this grower was found to include a few small metal spheres, about 2.45 mm diameter.
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
Driscolls's Fresh Blueberries 6 oz. and 1 pt. clamshell containers Keep refrigerated and rinse before use.
Where it was distributed
CA, HI, MN, NV, WA
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
European customer reported that berries received from this grower was found to include a few small metal spheres, about 2.45 mm diameter.
Which lots are affected?
The crate stamp/product code number are: 006794-08232021-A2; 006794-08232021-A5
Where was it sold?
CA, HI, MN, NV, WA
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 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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