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
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
- Brand
- Driscoll's
- 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 2021 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 12 May 2021 | Classified by FDA | +26 days |
| 19 May 2021 | Published 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
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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