CLASS III Food recall · Reported 19 May 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report

Fresh Blackberries recalled by Driscoll's

Driscoll's is recalling Driscoll's Fresh Blackberries, distributed in California. The recall was initiated on 16 Apr 2021 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codes1590070410, 1590070412
Quantity recalled109 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-0488-2021
FDA event ID
87800
Recalling firm
Driscoll's, Watsonville, CA
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
16 Apr 2021
FDA classified
12 May 2021
Reported
19 May 2021
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
Raspberries

Timeline

16 Apr 2021Recall initiated by company
12 May 2021Classified by FDA+26 days
19 May 2021Published in enforcement report+7 days

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

Reason for recall

Firm determined that pesticide Bifenazate MRL is out of compliance for the US market. US MRL = 5ppm. Product tested = 5.8ppm.

Product as listed by the FDA

Driscoll's Fresh Blackberries; 6 oz. or 18 oz. containers.

Where it was distributed

CA

California

Questions about this recall

Is Fresh Blackberries recalled?

Yes. Driscoll's recalled Fresh Blackberries on 16 Apr 2021. The recall is Class III and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0488-2021.

Why was it recalled?

Firm determined that pesticide Bifenazate MRL is out of compliance for the US market. US MRL = 5ppm. Product tested = 5.8ppm.

Which lots are affected?

1590070410, 1590070412

Where was it sold?

CA

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 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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