GREAT VALUE FROZEN ORGANIC BERRIES SOLD AT WALMART RECALLED OVER E. COLI CONCERNS
Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. has expanded its ongoing frozen berry recall to include additional lots of Great Value and Trader Joe’s organic berry products due to potential contamination with Escherichia coli O145:H28.
The expanded recall covers specific packages distributed to major retailers across dozens of states including Tennessee:
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Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend (10 oz): UPC 7874211226; Lot Codes 6 031 01 and 6 041 01; Best If Used By dates of January 31, 2028 and February 10, 2028. Distributed to Walmart stores in 30 states and Puerto Rico.
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Great Value Organic Blueberries (10 oz): UPC 7874211213; Lot Codes 6 019 01, 6 040 01, and 6 163 01; Best If Used By dates of January 19, 2028, February 9, 2028, and June 12, 2028. Distributed to Walmart stores in 30 states and Puerto Rico.
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Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend (12 oz): UPC 00977654; Lot Code 6 051 01; Best Before Date of February 20, 2028. Distributed to Trader Joe’s stores in 26 states and the District of Columbia.
Health Risks
E. coli O145 is a Shiga toxin-producing bacterium that can lead to severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea, and vomiting. While many healthy individuals recover within a week, infections can sometimes trigger hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a severe kidney complication, particularly in young children, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals.
What Consumers Should Do
Consumers are urged to check their freezers immediately for the affected products. Anyone in possession of these items should not consume them and should either discard the product or return it to Walmart or Trader Joe’s for a full refund.
For questions or further information regarding the recall, consumers can contact media representative Joshua Weiss at [email protected] or call 336-899-5612, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST.
