Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., a frozen-fruit supplier based in San Carlos, Chile, expanded its recall of frozen organic berries on October 2, 2026, due to potential contamination with E. coli O145:H28, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall affects multiple lots of Great Value organic berry products sold at Walmart stores across 30 states and Puerto Rico, alongside a Trader Joe’s organic berry blend distributed across 26 states and the District of Columbia.
Expanded Recall Details for Walmart and Trader Joe’s
The updated recall includes additional lots of Great Value frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend and Great Value frozen Organic Blueberries, foxbusiness.com reported. The expansion follows traceback information linked to frozen blueberries that triggered an initial recall on July 3, 2026.
The affected products carry specific Universal Product Numbers (UPCs), lot codes, and expiration dates that run into 2028:
- Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend (10 oz): UPC 7874211226, lot codes 6 031 01 and 6 041 01, with best-by dates of January 31, 2028, and February 10, 2028.
- Great Value Organic Blueberries (10 oz): UPC 7874211213, featuring lot codes 6 019 01, 6 040 01, and 6 163 01, and best-by dates of January 19, 2028, February 9, 2028, and June 12, 2028.
- Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend (12 oz): UPC 00977654, lot code 6 051 01, with a best-before date of February 20, 2028.
KY3 noted that the Great Value items were distributed to select Walmart stores in 30 states—including Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Missouri, Texas, New York, and New Jersey—as well as Puerto Rico. Meanwhile, the Trader Joe’s blend reached stores in 26 states and Washington, D.C., according to federal bulletins.
Infections hospitalize six people across Florida and Georgia
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the outbreak linked to these products infected 17 people and hospitalized six across Florida and Georgia. No deaths were reported.
The Florida Department of Health first notified the CDC of the outbreak in July 2026, and federal investigators formally closed the outbreak investigation on September 21, 2026. Health officials state that E. coli O145 infections can cause severe stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea that may be bloody. While most healthy individuals recover within a week, some infections develop into hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a severe kidney complication primarily threatening young children, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals.
Consumer Guidance: Consumers possessing any of the recalled frozen berry packages are urged by health officials to discard the items immediately or return them to Walmart or Trader Joe’s for a full refund.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Contaminated Berries
Which states received the recalled Great Value products?
Walmart stores in Puerto Rico and 30 states—including Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin—received shipments of the recalled Great Value frozen berries.
How many people fell ill during the outbreak?
The CDC confirmed that 17 people were infected and six were hospitalized across Florida and Georgia before the federal investigation closed on September 21, 2026.
Who manufactured the recalled frozen organic berries?
The products were manufactured by Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., a frozen-fruit supplier located in San Carlos, Chile.
What should customers do if they have the affected products in their freezers?
Consumers should check their freezers for the specific lot codes and expiration dates listed by the FDA, and either throw the bags away or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
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