Walmart, Trader Joe’s frozen berries added to expanded recall due to E. coli

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1. 20h ago

   Walmart And Trader Joe's Frozen Berries Recalled For E. Coli

   Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. expanded its E. coli O145:H28 recall to include five lots of Great Value organic frozen berries and one lot of Trader Joe's Organic Mixed Berry Blend. The voluntary recall affects products sold at Walmart stores, including in Puerto Rico. Consumers are urged to inspect their freezers for impacted fruit brands with best-by dates extending into 2028 because frozen fruit keeps for months and is frequently consumed raw in smoothies. This action marks the second expansion of a recall that originally began in July.

   Why it matters

   Food safety authorities track expanding recalls to prevent foodborne illness outbreaks. Frozen berries pose a distinct contamination risk because the products remain viable in home freezers for long periods and consumers rarely cook them before consumption. Federal agencies monitor these distribution chains to pull affected inventory from retail shelves.

   What is confirmed

   • Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. widened its E. coli O145:H28 recall to include five lots of Great Value organic frozen berries and one lot of Trader Joe's Organic Mixed Berry Blend.
   • The voluntary recall affects products sold at Walmart stores, including in Puerto Rico.

   What to watch next

   • Further expansions of the frozen berry recall by federal food safety authorities
   • Additional retail distributors identifying affected lot codes
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2. 3d ago

   Walmart and Trader Joe's Organic Berries Recall Expanded Over E. Coli

   Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. widened its E. coli O145:H28 recall to include five lots of Great Value organic frozen berries and one lot of Trader Joe's Organic Mixed Berry Blend. The voluntary recall affects products sold at Walmart stores, including in Puerto Rico. Because frozen fruit keeps for months and is frequently consumed raw in smoothies, consumers are urged to inspect their freezers for impacted fruit brands with best-by dates extending into 2028. This action marks the second expansion of a recall that originally began in July.

   Why it matters

   Food safety regulators monitor contamination risks in agricultural products, while suppliers execute recalls to remove potentially dangerous items from the market before consumers fall ill. Frozen fruit remains a persistent vehicle for foodborne pathogens because the freezing process preserves bacteria without cooking them prior to consumption. The initial recall launched in July, and although the CDC declared the outbreak over on September 21, supply chain distributions and long product shelf lives continue to prompt secondary actions.

   What is confirmed

   • Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., a Chilean supplier based in San Carlos, widened its E. coli O145:H28 recall on Oct. 2, 2026, adding five lots of Walmart's Great Value organic frozen berries and one lot of Trader Joe's Organic Mixed Berry Blend.
   • The FDA announced an expansion of a voluntary recall by a Chilean company of specific lots of organic frozen blueberries and berry blends sold at Walmart stores in Puerto Rico.
   • The recall spans dozens of states, including Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Texas, Oklahoma, New York, and New Jersey.

   What to watch next

   • Further expansions of the frozen berry recall by federal regulators or suppliers
   • Additional retail distribution lists from the FDA regarding affected store locations
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3. 9d ago

   Walmart, Trader Joe's frozen berry recall expands to 33 states

   The FDA expanded a frozen organic berry recall affecting Walmart and Trader Joe's products due to E. coli O145 contamination concerns, despite the CDC declaring the outbreak over on September 21. The recall spans dozens of states, including Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Texas, Oklahoma, New York, and New Jersey. Consumers are advised to inspect their freezers for impacted fruit brands and avoid eating them.

   Why it matters

   The recall was initiated by a Chile-based exporter of frozen berries after discovering contamination concerns during an onsite inspection. The E. coli outbreak linked to the frozen berries resulted in 17 illnesses and six hospitalizations. This is the third recall notice from the supplier since July.

   What is confirmed

   • The recall affects frozen organic berries sold at Walmart under the Great Value name and at Trader Joe's.
   • The E. coli outbreak linked to the frozen berries resulted in 17 illnesses and six hospitalizations.
   • The recall spans 33 states across the country.
   • The CDC declared the outbreak over on September 21.

   What to watch next

   • Further updates on the recall expansion
   • Reports of additional illnesses or hospitalizations
   • The FDA's ongoing investigation into the contamination source
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4. 12d ago

   Walmart and Trader Joe's Berries Recalled for E. Coli

   Federal health regulators have widened a frozen organic berry recall affecting Walmart and Trader Joe's following an E. coli outbreak linked to 17 illnesses and six hospitalizations. The voluntary safety sweep spans dozens of states across the country, including Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Texas, Oklahoma, New York, and New Jersey. Consumers are strongly advised to inspect their freezers for the impacted fruit brands and avoid eating them. A Chile-based exporter of frozen berries initiated the action after discovering contamination concerns during an onsite inspection.

   Why it matters

   The Food and Drug Administration broadened the safety sweep after receiving new information during an onsite inspection of a Chile-based exporter. Contaminated food products distributed through major discount and grocery store chains create widespread safety risks for consumers across multiple states. Public health officials track such outbreaks to prevent further infections and hospitalizations.

   What is confirmed

   • The United States Food and Drug Administration broadened the recall of additional lots of frozen berries due to possible E. coli contamination.
   • The E. coli outbreak linked to the frozen berries has left 17 individuals sick and resulted in six hospitalizations.
   • A Chile-based exporter of frozen berries expanded the recall over E. coli concerns.
   • Great Value and Trader Joe's frozen berries are being recalled due to possible E. coli contamination.
   • The voluntary safety action affects consumers across 33 states.

   What to watch next

   • Further updates from the Food and Drug Administration regarding additional retail brands or affected lot numbers
   • Reports on whether the outbreak case count or hospitalization numbers increase
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5. 14d ago

   Walmart and Trader Joe's Frozen Berries Added to Recall

   Federal health officials have expanded a frozen organic berry recall to include products sold at major retailers like Walmart and Trader Joe's due to potential E. coli contamination. The voluntary safety action affects consumers across dozens of states, including Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Texas, Oklahoma, New York, and New Jersey. The Food and Drug Administration announced the sweep following an outbreak that has already sickened 17 individuals. Shoppers are urged to check their freezers for the impacted fruit brands and avoid consumption.

   Why it matters

   Foodborne illnesses linked to frozen produce pose significant public safety challenges because consumers frequently store these items for long periods without realizing they are contaminated. Multi-state outbreaks require coordinated federal and state tracing to identify specific suppliers and retail distribution chains. Expanding recalls help mitigate widespread exposure, but identifying all affected packages remains a complex logistical hurdle for public health investigators.

   What is confirmed

   • The Food and Drug Administration announced an expanded recall of frozen berries sold at Walmart and Trader Joe's due to potential E. coli contamination.
   • The E. coli outbreak linked to the frozen fruit has sickened 17 individuals.
   • The recalled products reached customers across dozens of states, including Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Texas, and Oklahoma.
   • The expanded recall specifically includes Great Value and Trader Joe's branded products.

   What to watch next

   • Additional retail brand additions or supplier identifications by the Food and Drug Administration
   • Updates on total illness counts and geographic spread from health authorities
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