Driscoll's Berries Are Safe to Eat

If you’re reading this because you're wondering whether Driscoll's berries are connected to the Cyclospora outbreak, we want to answer that directly, right now:

Driscoll's berries are safe to eat. They are not named as a source in the current Cyclospora outbreak, and they are not part of any active recall.

We know it’s important to trust the food you feed your family. It’s something that everyone at Driscoll’s—from our team at the Watsonville headquarters to our global network of independent growers—takes seriously. We value your trust and we are here to answer any of your questions.

What We Know, and How We Know It

FDA and CDC’s traceback investigations continue to point to the source of this outbreak as shredded iceberg lettuce grown in central Mexico. Driscoll's berries have not been named in that investigation, and we have not identified any connection between our berries and the illnesses being reported.

If we learn something new or guidance from public health officials changes, we’ll update this page promptly.

Why We Can Say That with Confidence

Because recent concern has included raspberries, we want to address them directly. For more than 50 years, Driscoll’s grower network across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada has helped supply the majority of fresh raspberries consumed in North America. In more than 50 years, Driscoll's raspberries have never been named as a source in a Cyclospora event.

We don't expect you to simply take our word for it: For us, food safety is a daily discipline built over generations of growing berries:

Our growers and facilities are independently certified by Global Food Safety Initiative’s (GFSI)-recognized programs like GlobalG.A.P. and PrimusGFS. This means we are audited by accredited third parties, not just our own standards.
Berries are delicate fruit, and they are harvested with extraordinary care. From the plant to the clamshell you take home, our berries are hand-harvested by skilled farmworkers who are trained in hygiene and food safety practices. Harvesting fresh fruit is professional, skilled work, and that care is part of how Driscoll’s berries get from the field to your table.
Driscoll’s has a large team of dedicated compliance professionals who ensure that our growers and coolers are adhering to our robust food safety and regulatory standards day after day.
Our traceability processes and supply chain records allow us to investigate food safety concerns and respond quickly when issues arise.

We're Here

Behind every berry is a community who cares deeply about the fruit they grow and the trust you place in it. If you have a question about a specific Driscoll's product sitting in your fridge right now, please reach out. A real person from our team will get back to you, and it will be someone who takes your question as seriously as you do.

We hope you will continue eating raspberries with confidence, knowing they are a healthy choice and that your support matters to the farmers and farmworkers who help bring fresh food to your table.

Our thoughts remain with everyone affected. If we learn anything new, we’ll share it with you.