E. coli O145 Risk Expands Great Value, Trader Joe’s Frozen Berry Recall 2026

Frozen organic berries sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s may be contaminated with a dangerous strain of E. coli, and the recall has just grown. On October 2, 2026, Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., based in San Carlos, Chile, widened its earlier recalls to cover additional lots of Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend, Great Value Organic Blueberries and one lot of Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend. The concern is potential contamination with Escherichia coli O145:H28 (E. coli O145).

If you keep frozen berries in your freezer, now is a good time to look at the packages. The products may still be in homes well ahead of their best-by dates, which run into 2028.

Products Affected by This Recall

Three products are named in the expanded recall. Lot codes are printed on the package, so check them against the details below.

• Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend 10 OZ (strawberries, blackberries and blueberries), UPC 7874211226. Lot codes 6 031 01 and 6 041 01, printed on the front of the package. Best If Used By dates: January 31, 2028 and February 10, 2028.
• Great Value Organic Blueberries 10 OZ, UPC 7874211213. Lot codes 6 019 01, 6 040 01 and 6 163 01, printed on the front of the package. Best If Used By dates: 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, printed on the back of the package. Best Before date: February 20, 2028.

What Triggered the Recall

The company described the action as a precautionary measure. It follows traceback information linked to frozen blueberries that were the subject of the first recall, announced on July 3, 2026. The latest announcement expands both that recall and a second one issued on September 3, 2026, which covered frozen organic IQF blueberries and berry blends.

The FDA also maintains an outbreak investigation page for E. coli O145:H28 and frozen blueberries, opened in July 2026. The agency posts company announcements as a public service and does not endorse either the product or the company.

The Health Risk Behind E. coli O145

E. coli O145 is a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). Infection can cause severe stomach cramps, diarrhea that may be bloody, and vomiting. Most healthy people recover within about a week.

Some infections lead to a serious complication called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). The risk is higher in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Anyone in those groups who has eaten the recalled berries and feels unwell should take symptoms seriously and contact a healthcare provider.

Where Were These Products Sold?

The recalled Great Value products went to select Walmart stores in 30 states plus the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. The states are 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 select Trader Joe’s stores in 26 states and the District of Columbia. Those states 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.

Steps Consumers Should Take

Here is what the company advises if you have any of the affected lots:

• Check the lot code and UPC on every bag of Great Value or Trader Joe’s frozen organic berries in your freezer.
• Do not eat any product that matches the lots listed above.
• Throw the product away, or return it to Walmart or Trader Joe’s for a full refund.
• Wash any containers, utensils or surfaces that touched the berries.
• Contact a healthcare provider if you develop symptoms such as severe cramps or bloody diarrhea after eating them.

Frozen fruit is often kept for months, so the berries may have been eaten in smoothies, baked goods or desserts. Checking the freezer is worthwhile even if you do not remember when you bought the bag.

What the Company Said

Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. said it is working closely with the appropriate regulatory authorities and its customers on the recall. Consumers or customers with questions can contact media contact Joshua Weiss at Info.foodsafety@comfrut.com or 336-899-5612, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM EST.

The company has also linked to its original press release and its first expansion notice. The FDA has linked its outbreak investigation page for readers who want the full timeline of the frozen blueberry case.

Quick Facts

• Company: Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., San Carlos, Chile
• Announcement date: October 2, 2026
• Hazard: Potential E. coli O145:H28 contamination
• Brands: Great Value and Trader Joe’s
• Earlier recalls: July 3, 2026 and September 3, 2026