Great Value Frozen Berry Recall 2026: E. coli O145, Walmart and Trader Joe's, Best-By Dates Into 2028
Frozen berries from one company in Chile were recalled for possible E. coli O145. The bags have best-by dates in 2028, so some may still be in your freezer.
By DeJuan Tartt & Ahnjonee Tartt · Published · Fact-checked against FDA and CDC records
Check your freezer for this one
Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend and Great Value Frozen Organic Blueberries, 10 OZ bags from Walmart, and Trader Joe's Frozen Organic Mixed Berry Blend, 12 OZ. Look for the lot code on the front of the Great Value bags and on the back of the Trader Joe's bag. The dates run from January 2028 to June 2028. If your bag matches, don't eat it. Throw it away or take it back to Walmart or Trader Joe's for a full refund.
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The short version
- Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., of San Carlos, Chile, recalled frozen berries because they may have E. coli O145.
- On October 2, 2026, the company added two more lots of Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend, three lots of Great Value Frozen Organic Blueberries, and one lot of Trader Joe's Frozen Organic Mixed Berry Blend.
- This adds to the company's earlier recalls of July 3 and September 3, 2026.
- An outbreak linked to frozen blueberries from this company made 17 people sick in Florida and Georgia. 6 went to the hospital. No one died.
- The recalled bags should be off store shelves, but their best-by dates run into 2028. Check your freezer.
What happened in the frozen blueberry outbreak
The FDA and CDC looked into an outbreak of E. coli O145:H28. They linked it to frozen blueberries supplied by Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A.
17 people got sick with the outbreak strain. 6 were hospitalized, and no deaths were reported. Of the 13 sick people who were interviewed, 11 (85%) said they ate frozen blueberries.
CDC says the outbreak may have reached more states than the ones with known cases. The true number of sick people was likely much higher, because many people get better without seeing a doctor and are never tested.
One of the Publix samples of GreenWise frozen blueberries tested positive for the outbreak strain. All of the FDA's own finished-product samples in the U.S. were negative.
During an inspection at the company outside the U.S., the FDA learned the company had not given it all the records the FDA asked for earlier. The FDA then added the company to Import Alert 99-35. That means its frozen blueberries can be held at the border without being physically examined.
The October 2 recall is a precaution. It is based on traceback information tied to the frozen blueberries in the first recall, on July 3. The October 2 notice does not report any illnesses linked to the products in it.
Where people got sick
Source: CDC, "Where Sick People Live," last updated September 21, 2026.
- Florida: 13
- Georgia: 4
Where it was shipped
Source: FDA, company announcement posted October 2, 2026.
The Great Value products in the October 2 recall were shipped to select Walmart stores in 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, and to Puerto Rico.
The Trader Joe's product was shipped to select Trader Joe's stores in 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, and to the District of Columbia.
The September lot of Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend was shipped to select Walmart stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin, and to Puerto Rico.
The October 2 notice does not say when the products were sold.
Timeline
- July 3, 2026The company recalled one lot of frozen GreenWise organic blueberries, distributed to Publix stores. (FDA, CDC)
- July 29, 2026Publix recalled all lots of its frozen GreenWise organic whole blueberries and whole mixed berries. (CDC)
- September 2, 2026The company recalled one lot of Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend. The FDA posted the notice on September 3. (FDA)
- September 21, 2026CDC closed its investigation. (CDC)
- October 2, 2026The company expanded the recall to more Great Value lots and one Trader Joe's lot. The FDA posted the notice the same day. (FDA)
What "Class" means for this recall
FDA rated the September lot of Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend (recall number H-1380-2026, reported September 23, 2026) and the July 3 GreenWise blueberry lot (H-1181-2026, reported July 22, 2026) as Class I, FDA's highest-risk recall class.
FDA defines it as "a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death."
The October 2 lots are not classified yet. We'll update this page if FDA classifies them.
Recalled products
Great Value at Walmart (announced September 2 and October 2, 2026)
| Product | Size | UPC | Lot code | Best If Used By |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend | 10 OZ | 7874211226 | 6040 01-6 (front of package) | February 9, 2028 |
| Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend | 10 OZ | 7874211226 | 6 031 01 and 6 041 01 (front of package) | January 31, 2028 and February 10, 2028 |
| Great Value Frozen Organic Blueberries | 10 OZ | 7874211213 | 6 019 01, 6 040 01 and 6 163 01 (front of package) | January 19, 2028; February 9, 2028 and June 12, 2028 |
The Triple Berry Blend has strawberries, blackberries and blueberries. The first row is the September 2 lot. The other rows are from October 2.
Trader Joe's (announced October 2, 2026)
| Product | Size | UPC | Lot code | Best Before |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trader Joe's Frozen Organic Mixed Berry Blend | 12 OZ | 00977654 | 6 051 01 (back of package) | February 20, 2028 |
GreenWise at Publix (July 3 and July 29, 2026)
| Product | Size | Lot code | Best By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen GreenWise organic blueberries (July 3 recall) | 10 oz | 60401 | February 9, 2028 |
| Frozen GreenWise organic whole blueberries and whole mixed berries (July 29 recall) | Not listed | All lots | Not listed |
The July 3 lot was distributed to Publix stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. The July 29 recall covered the same eight states.
What to do if you have recalled frozen berries
- Don't eat them.
- Throw them away, or return them to Walmart or Trader Joe's for a full refund.
- The FDA says the recalled bags should no longer be for sale, but some have best-by dates in 2028. Check your freezer.
- Questions: Joshua Weiss, 336-899-5612 or Info.foodsafety@comfrut.com, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM EST.
- If you ate recalled berries and feel sick, the FDA says to contact your health care provider right away. Symptoms can start a few days after eating the food, or up to nine days later.
E. coli O145 symptoms to watch for
E. coli O145 is a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). The recall notices say it can cause bad stomach cramps, diarrhea that may be bloody, and vomiting. Most healthy people recover within a week, but some infections can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). That risk is highest for young children, older adults and people with weak immune systems.
CDC says:
- Symptoms usually start 3 to 4 days after swallowing the germ.
- Most people get better without treatment in 5 to 7 days.
- Some people get HUS, a serious kidney problem, and need to be in the hospital.
Call a healthcare provider if you have:
- Diarrhea or vomiting that lasts more than 2 days
- Bloody poop or pee
- A fever above 102°F
- Signs of dehydration
- Signs of HUS
Signs of HUS include peeing very little or not at all, losing the pink color in your cheeks and inside your lower eyelids, bruises or tiny red spots you can't explain, blood in your pee, feeling very tired or cranky, and being less alert.
Also recalled for E. coli: Sprouting Seeds Recall 2026: Alfalfa Seed and Sprouts Linked to E. coli and Salmonella
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Sources
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. Expands Recalls to Include Additional Lots of Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend 10 OZ, Great Value Frozen Organic Blueberries 10 OZ and One Lot of Trader Joe's Frozen Organic Mixed Berry Blend 12 OZ Because of Potential Contamination with E. coli O145. October 2, 2026. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/frutas-y-hortalizas-del-sur-sa-expands-recalls-include-additional-lots-great-value-frozen-organic
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Frutas y Hortalizas Del Sur S.A. Expands Recall to Include One Lot of Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend Because of Potential Contamination with Escherichia Coli 0145 (E. Coli O145). Company announcement September 2, 2026; FDA posting September 3, 2026. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/frutas-y-hortalizas-del-sur-sa-expands-recall-include-one-lot-great-value-frozen-organic-triple
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Outbreak Investigation of E. coli O145:H28: Frozen Blueberries (July 2026). Content current as of October 5, 2026. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-e-coli-o145h28-frozen-blueberries-july-2026
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. E. coli Outbreak Linked to Frozen Blueberries. Last updated October 5, 2026. https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/outbreaks/blueberries-07-26/index.html
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. E. coli Outbreak Linked to Frozen Blueberries: Where Sick People Live. Last updated September 21, 2026. https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/outbreaks/blueberries-07-26/locations.html
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Symptoms of E. coli Infection. Last reviewed May 14, 2024. https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/signs-symptoms/index.html
- FDA Enforcement Reports via openFDA: recall numbers H-1380-2026 (Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend; Class I; reported September 23, 2026) and H-1181-2026 (GreenWise organic blueberries; Class I; reported July 22, 2026), Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. https://open.fda.gov/apis/food/enforcement/
- FDA. "Recalls Background and Definitions" (Class I definition). https://www.fda.gov/safety/industry-guidance-recalls/recalls-background-and-definitions
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