Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. expanded a recall of frozen berries due to potential contamination with E. coli on October 2, 2026. The recall expansion includes Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend, Great Value Organic Blueberries, and Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend.

The Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend is sold in 10 oz bags with UPC 7874211226 and lot codes 6 031 01 and 6 041 01. These bags have best if used by dates of January 31, 2028, and February 10, 2028. The Great Value Organic Blueberries are also sold in 10 oz bags with UPC 7874211213 and lot codes 6 019 01, 6 040 01, and 6 163 01. Their best if used by dates are January 19, 2028; February 9, 2028; and June 12, 2028.

The Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend is sold in 12 oz bags with UPC 00977654 and lot code 6 051 01. These bags have a best before date of February 20, 2028. The FDA advises consumers to discard the recalled products or return them to Walmart or Trader Joe’s for a full refund. Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. provided phone number 336-899-5612 for questions regarding the recall.

Great Value products were distributed to Walmart stores in 30 states and Puerto Rico. The states receiving Great Value products include Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, 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, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. Trader Joe’s products were distributed to stores in 26 states and the District of Columbia.

The states receiving Trader Joe’s products include Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Virginia received both Great Value and Trader Joe’s recalled products.

Timeline

The initial recall was announced on July 3, 2026, for GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries sold at Publix. A previous recall expansion occurred on September 2, 2026, affecting Walmart stores in 16 states. As of September 21, 2026, the CDC declared the outbreak over. The recall expansion includes Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend, Great Value Organic Blueberries, and Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend on October 2, 2026.

Great Value Organic Blueberries 10 oz bags have best if used by dates of January 19, 2028; February 9, 2028; and June 12, 2028. Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend 10 oz bags have best if used by dates of January 31, 2028, and February 10, 2028. Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend 12 oz bags have a best before date of February 20, 2028.

What's New

Later reporting identified that the states receiving Trader Joe’s products include Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention investigated an outbreak linked to the recalled berries, identifying 17 sickened individuals in two states. The CDC declared the E. coli outbreak over. Six people were hospitalized due to the E. coli outbreak.

Why It Matters

The CDC states that E. coli symptoms include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), vomiting, fever, and nausea. E. coli symptoms typically start three to four days after exposure, but can appear up to nine days later.

Some E. coli infections may lead to serious kidney problems requiring hospitalization. Young children, older adults, and individuals with weak immune systems are at higher risk for serious complications from E. coli. Most healthy people recover from E. coli without treatment after five to seven days.