Frozen Berries Recalled at Trader Joe’s and Walmart Over E. coli Risk
Trader Joe’s and Walmart recall frozen berries due to E. coli risk. 17 people sickened in outbreak.
POLICY WIRE — City, Country — A new round of recalls has been issued for frozen berries sold at major retailers after concerns over potential E. coli contamination emerged.
The latest action involves Great Value frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend, Great Value frozen Organic Blueberries, and Trader Joe’s frozen Organic Mixed Berry Blend. These products were first recalled in July and later expanded in September, with additional batches now included in the alert.
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The Food and Drug Administration confirmed that Chilean supplier Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. updated its recall to warn consumers that the berries may be contaminated. The company cited a precautionary measure following tracebacks linked to an earlier blueberry recall. The contaminated products have been tied to an E. coli outbreak that affected 17 individuals across Florida and Georgia, with six hospitalized but no fatalities reported.
The CDC concluded its investigation into the outbreak on September 21. The affected items include specific universal product numbers, with best-by dates ranging from January 2028 to June 2028. The products were distributed to Walmart stores in 30 states and Puerto Rico, as well as Trader Joe’s locations in 26 states. Consumers are urged to discard or return any recalled items for a full refund.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
