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A distributor expanded its frozen berry recall on October 2 to cover additional Great Value products sold at Walmart and one Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend lot. The affected berries may contain E. coli O145; consumers should not eat them and can discard them or seek a refund. The broader outbreak has 17 reported illnesses and six hospitalizations, but those cases have not been specifically linked to this latest expansion.
A frozen berry distributor expanded its recall on October 2, adding specified lots of Walmart Great Value frozen berries and one lot of Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend because they may be contaminated with E. coli O145. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s recall notice advises consumers not to eat the affected products; the expansion is connected to blueberries involved in a July recall.
The added Walmart products are Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend, 10 ounces, and Great Value Organic Blueberries, 10 ounces. The affected triple berry blend lot codes are 6 031 01 and 6 041 01, with best-if-used-by dates of January 31, 2028, and February 10, 2028. The blueberry lot codes are 6 019 01, 6 040 01 and 6 163 01, with dates of January 19, February 9 and June 12, 2028, respectively.
The Trader Joe’s addition is Organic Mixed Berry Blend, 12 ounces, UPC 00977654, lot code 6 051 01, with a best-before date of February 20, 2028. The report says the lot code is printed on the back of the package; Great Value lot codes are printed on the front. Consumers should compare the package details with the recall notice rather than relying on the brand or product name alone.
According to the report, Great Value lots were shipped to stores in 30 states and Puerto Rico. Trader Joe’s shipped the affected blend to selected stores in 26 states and Washington, D.C. The distributor’s contact details for questions are Info.foodsafety@comfrut.com and 336-899-5612, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time.
What Shoppers Should Do Now
The recall puts specific products and lot codes in shoppers’ freezers at issue, so checking the package matters even if the berries were bought weeks or months ago. Frozen fruit can remain stored for a long time, and the listed best-by dates extend into 2028. Consumers who find a matching product should stop using it; the report says recalled berries may be discarded or returned to Walmart or Trader Joe’s for a full refund.
E. coli O145 can cause stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting, according to the recall information described in the report. Some infections can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious condition that can cause kidney failure. Children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems are described as being at higher risk. Anyone who ate a potentially affected product and develops symptoms should contact a health care provider.
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How the Recall Expanded
The recall began with frozen berries sold by Publix on July 3, according to the report. It was expanded on September 3 to include Walmart products, then expanded again on October 2 to add the specified Great Value lots and a Trader Joe’s product. The latest additions were linked to frozen blueberries associated with the July incident, which were traced to the additional products.
The report describes a broader outbreak of 17 reported illnesses and six hospitalizations. Those figures apply to the broader outbreak, not specifically to the newly added lots: the report says the cases have not been specifically linked to this latest expansion. The recall is a precaution concerning possible contamination and does not establish that every package in the listed lots is contaminated.
“E. coli O145 can cause severe stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting.”
— FDA recall information, as summarized by Good Housekeeping
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What Is Not Yet Tied to These Lots
The source material does not identify any illnesses as specifically caused by the lots added on October 2. It reports 17 illnesses and six hospitalizations across the broader outbreak but does not give a case-by-case link between those reports and the newly recalled products. It also does not provide a count of affected packages or confirm that contamination has been found in every package covered by the recall.
The supplied report does not state whether additional products or distribution areas may be added later. Consumers should use the lot codes, package sizes and dates listed in the recall information, and check for updated notices if more details are released.
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Check Packages and Follow Updates
Consumers should inspect any Great Value or Trader Joe’s frozen berries at home against the listed product, package size, UPC, lot code and date. Do not eat a product matching the recall. The report says it can be thrown away or returned to the store for a full refund. People who have eaten a matching product and develop symptoms should contact a health care provider.
The distributor is the listed contact for questions about the recall. Further updates may clarify the investigation or add information about affected products; the supplied material does not give a date for another announcement. Shoppers can check FDA recall information and retailer notices for any subsequent changes.
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Key Questions
Which frozen berries were added to the recall?
The October 2 expansion adds specified lots of Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend and Great Value Organic Blueberries, both 10-ounce packages, plus one lot of Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend, a 12-ounce package. Match the package details to the listed lot codes and dates.
What should I do if I have a recalled package?
Do not eat it. The report says consumers may discard the berries or return them to Walmart or Trader Joe’s for a full refund.
Does the report link the 17 illnesses to the newly added lots?
No. It reports 17 illnesses and six hospitalizations in the broader outbreak, but says those cases have not been specifically linked to the October expansion.
What symptoms should I watch for?
The recall information describes stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting as possible symptoms. Some infections can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome, which may cause kidney failure. Contact a health care provider if symptoms develop after eating a potentially affected product.
Who can answer questions about the recall?
The distributor, Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., lists Info.foodsafety@comfrut.com and 336-899-5612. Phone hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time.
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