diff --git a/deploy.sh b/deploy.sh
index 435c74a..93abc04 100755
--- a/deploy.sh
+++ b/deploy.sh
@@ -194,8 +194,8 @@ fi
 echo ""
 echo "[6/6] Starting backend service..."
 
-# Start backend container
-docker compose up -d backend
+# Start backend container (force recreate to ensure new image is used)
+docker compose up -d --force-recreate backend
 
 # Wait for health check
 echo "  Waiting for backend to be healthy..."