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It’s not looking berry good.
A recall of frozen berries — that originally started back in July 3, 2026 and Sept. 3,2026 — has just been expanded. The company, Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., announced a new lot of its frozen berries have been potentially contaminated with a dangerous strain of E. coli.
The original recall was for the company’s organic blueberries and berry blends sold at Publix locations across eight states. This time, Walmart and Trader Joe’s shoppers scooping up the frozen blend should check their freezers.
For Walmart shoppers, the Great Value product was shipped to select Walmart stores in 30 states and Puerto Rico. The Trader Joe’s item was distributed to stores across 26 states and the District of Columbia.
Shoppers in Virginia should be aware, as it was among the states where both brands were distributed.
Consumers should check their freezers — even if they don’t remember purchasing the frozen berries as the fruit can remain in households for months.
Customers who have the recalled products should not eat it as the FDA suggests discarding the berries or returning them to Walmart or Trader Joe’s for a full refund.
The Chilean supplier is working with regulators and customers on the recall and urges anyone with questions to contact the company at 336-899-5612.
The products to scrounge your freezer for:
Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend 10 OZ (Including Strawberries, Blackberries and Blueberries), with UPC: 7874211226
- Package Size: 10 oz
- Lot Code: 6 031 01, 6 041 01 (in front of the package)
- Best If Used By Date: January 31, 2028 and February 10, 2028
Great Value Organic Blueberries 10 OZ, with UPC: 7874211213
- Package Size: 10 oz
- Lot Code: 6 019 01, 6 040 01 and 6 163 01 (in front of the package)
- Best If Used By Date: January 19, 2028; February 9, 2028 and June 12, 2028.
Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend 12 OZ with UPC: 00977654
- Package Size: 12 oz
- Lot Code: 6 051 01 (in back of the package)
- Best Before Date: February 20, 2028
The CDC says those infected with E. coli experience severe stomach cramps, diarrhea — often bloody — and vomiting. Symptoms typically start three to four days after swallowing the bacteria. Most healthy people recover without treatment after five to seven days.
However, some people may develop serious kidney problems and would need to be hospitalized. Young children, older adults and others with weak immune systems are at higher risk of serious complications.
