Blackberries (Driscoll's) – Pesticide Tolerance Excess (2018)
Class III: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences
Class III recall indicates unlikely adverse health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Driscoll's Blackberries; 6 oz. clamshell container; Keep refrigerated. Product of Mexico Driscoll's Inc. Watsonville, CA 95077
Brand
Driscoll's Strawberry Associates, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Traceability code: 1537150410 and 1537150409 first two numbers are production area, next 4 numbers ranch number, followed by month and day of harvest
Products Sold
Traceability code: 1537150410 and 1537150409 first two numbers are production area, next 4 numbers ranch number, followed by month and day of harvest
Driscoll's Strawberry Associates, Inc. is recalling Driscoll's Blackberries; 6 oz. clamshell container; Keep refrigerated. Product of Mexico Dri due to Random sample indicated an over tolerance for three pesticides: Thidiazuron; forchlorfenuron; and Thiamethoxam.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Random sample indicated an over tolerance for three pesticides: Thidiazuron; forchlorfenuron; and Thiamethoxam.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
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View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
IN, MI, MO, NY
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026