Quick answer: A frozen-berry recall has expanded to include additional lots of Great Value Organic Blueberries, Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend and Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend because of potential E. coli O145:H28 contamination. The FDA says consumers should check their freezers, not eat affected packages, and either discard them or return them for a refund.
Which Great Value and Trader Joe’s frozen berries are recalled?
The October 2, 2026 expansion covers specific lots made by Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. The products have best-by dates in 2028, which is why the FDA is still urging people to check home freezers even though the affected products should no longer be on store shelves.
| Product | UPC | Lot code(s) | Best-by date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend, 10 oz | 7874211226 | 6 031 01; 6 041 01 | Jan. 31, 2028; Feb. 10, 2028 |
| Great Value Organic Blueberries, 10 oz | 7874211213 | 6 019 01; 6 040 01; 6 163 01 | Jan. 19, 2028; Feb. 9, 2028; June 12, 2028 |
| Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend, 12 oz | 00977654 | 6 051 01 | Feb. 20, 2028 |
Where were the recalled products sold?
The FDA announcement says the affected Great Value products were shipped to selected Walmart stores in 30 states plus Puerto Rico. Those states 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.
The recalled Trader Joe’s product was shipped to selected stores in 26 states plus Washington, D.C. The states listed by the FDA are Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin.
Why were the berries recalled?
The recall was expanded because of potential contamination with Escherichia coli O145:H28, a Shiga toxin-producing strain. The FDA says the action followed additional traceback information connected to frozen blueberries involved in an earlier investigation.
The related outbreak investigation has been declared over, but the recall expansion matters because frozen food can remain in home freezers for a long time. The FDA reported 17 illnesses in two states during the earlier outbreak, including six hospitalizations and no deaths. The agency says no new illnesses had been reported after the outbreak ended, but later inspection information led to the additional recalled lots.
What should you do if you have a recalled bag?
- Do not eat the recalled berries.
- Check the product name, size, UPC, lot code and best-by date against the table above.
- Discard the affected product or return it to Walmart or Trader Joe’s for a full refund.
- Clean surfaces or containers that may have contacted leaking or spilled product.
- If you ate recalled berries and develop concerning symptoms, contact a health-care professional.
Symptoms associated with E. coli O145
The FDA says Shiga toxin-producing E. coli can cause severe stomach cramps, diarrhea that may be bloody, and vomiting. Symptoms can begin several days after exposure and sometimes as late as nine days.
Most healthy people recover, but some infections can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious complication that can damage the kidneys. Young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems can face greater risk.
How to identify the lot code
For the Great Value products, the FDA says the lot code is printed on the front of the package. The Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend lot code is printed on the back. Do not rely on the product name alone because only specified lots are included in this expansion.
Is the outbreak still active?
No. The FDA says the outbreak investigation has ended. The current warning is about recalled product that may still be stored in consumers’ homes. That distinction is important: an ended outbreak does not make a recalled package safe to eat.
Other current recall coverage
AVARIXO is also tracking other recent consumer alerts, including the Nature’s Own Hawaiian Bread recall, the Gatorade recall and the 2026 eye-drop recall. Each recall has different affected products and reasons, so readers should verify lot-specific information rather than assuming all items under a brand are affected.
FAQ
Are all Great Value frozen blueberries recalled?
No. The October 2 expansion applies to specified 10-ounce Organic Blueberries lots: 6 019 01, 6 040 01 and 6 163 01.
Which Trader Joe’s berries are affected?
The recall includes 12-ounce Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend with UPC 00977654, lot code 6 051 01 and a February 20, 2028 best-before date.
Can I get a refund?
Yes. The company announcement says affected products may be discarded or returned to Walmart or Trader Joe’s for a full refund.
Were there deaths in the linked outbreak?
The FDA says 17 illnesses and six hospitalizations were reported in the earlier outbreak, with no deaths.
Sources: FDA recall announcement and the FDA outbreak investigation update.
