Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur expanded its frozen-berry recall on October 2 to cover additional Great Value and Trader Joe’s products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O145:H28.
The Great Value products were distributed to select Walmart stores in 30 states and Puerto Rico. The Trader Joe’s product was distributed to select stores in 26 states and the District of Columbia. This action expands recalls announced in July and September.
Great Value products and lot codes
- Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend, 10-ounce bag, UPC 78742 11226: lot 6 031 01, best by January 31, 2028; and lot 6 041 01, best by February 10, 2028.
- Great Value Organic Blueberries, 10-ounce bag, UPC 78742 11213: lot 6 019 01, best by January 19, 2028; lot 6 040 01, best by February 9, 2028; and lot 6 163 01, best by June 12, 2028.
The expansion also includes Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend in a 12-ounce bag, lot 6 051 01. Consumers should consult the FDA notice for package images and the latest distribution details.
What shoppers should do
Do not eat an affected product. Discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Because frozen foods may remain in a home freezer for months, shoppers should check packages even if they bought them well before the October announcement.
E. coli O145:H28 can cause severe stomach cramps, diarrhea that may become bloody, and vomiting. Some infections can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious condition that can cause kidney failure. Young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems face a higher risk of severe illness.
Anyone who develops symptoms after eating a recalled product should contact a health professional and mention the possible exposure. Consumers can also report problems through the FDA’s safety-reporting channels.
Recall scope and uncertainty
The recall concerns the listed products and lots; it does not mean all frozen berries at Walmart or Trader Joe’s are affected. The presence of a possible hazard also does not prove that every bag is contaminated. Following the lot-level instructions is the practical way to reduce risk.
AskNovus also tracks other recent product notices, including the 7UP Tropical Zero Sugar recall.
Sources
- FDA expanded recall notice, October 2, 2026.
- Allrecipes recall report, October 2, 2026.
Featured-image credit: Davies Designs Studio/Unsplash. The image is illustrative and does not show the recalled packages.