Walmart Frozen Organic Berry Recall Expands to 16 States Over E. Coli Concerns

Consumers who regularly keep frozen fruit in their freezers are being urged to check their packages after a major recall involving Walmart's Great Value brand was expanded over concerns about possible E. coli contamination.

The recall involves one lot of Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend, a 10-ounce frozen fruit product containing strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries. The product was recalled by Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., a produce company based in San Carlos, Chile. The company announced the expanded recall on September 2, 2026, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration published the notice the following day.

The recall is connected to an ongoing investigation into an outbreak of E. coli O145:H28, a type of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli. Federal and state health officials are investigating whether contaminated frozen berries may have contributed to illnesses reported in Florida and Georgia.

Which Great Value Berry Product Is Recalled?

The affected product is specifically identified as Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend in a 10-ounce package.

Consumers should check the product information carefully because the recall applies to a specific lot rather than every package of Great Value frozen berries.

The recalled product has the following identifying information:

• Brand: Great Value
• Product: Organic Triple Berry Blend
• Package size: 10 ounces
• Lot code: 6040 01-6
• Best if used by date: February 9, 2028

The product was distributed to selected Walmart stores in 16 states. Those states are Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, and Wisconsin.

Because frozen fruit can remain in household freezers for months, consumers who purchased berries earlier in the year may still have an affected package at home.

Why Was the Recall Expanded?

The Great Value recall follows an earlier recall involving frozen organic blueberries supplied by the same Chilean company.

On July 3, Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. recalled a specific lot of GreenWise Organic IQF Frozen Blueberries sold in 10-ounce packages. That product carried lot code 60401 and a February 9, 2028, best-by date. The product had been distributed through Publix stores in eight states.

The investigation subsequently expanded. Publix announced on July 29 that it was recalling all lots of GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries in 10-ounce and 48-ounce packages because of potential E. coli contamination. Those products were distributed through Publix stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

According to the FDA, the Great Value Triple Berry Blend was added to the recall based on traceback information connected with the earlier blueberry recall.

Importantly, the FDA says that no illnesses have been specifically linked to the recalled Great Value Triple Berry Blend at this point. The product is being recalled as a precaution while investigators continue examining the broader outbreak.

What Officials Know About the E. Coli Outbreak

The recall comes as the FDA, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and state and local health agencies investigate an ongoing outbreak of E. coli O145:H28 infections.

As of the FDA's September 3 update, 17 people in Florida and Georgia had been infected with the outbreak strain. Illness onset dates ranged from May 11 through August 2, 2026. Six people were hospitalized, while no deaths had been reported.

Investigators have also identified a notable connection between the illnesses and frozen blueberries. Of the 13 patients interviewed as part of the investigation, 11, or 85 percent, said they had eaten frozen blueberries before becoming sick.

That information does not mean every frozen blueberry product is unsafe. Rather, investigators are using patients' food histories, product distribution records, and traceback information to identify the source of the outbreak and determine which products may have been involved.

The FDA's investigation remains active, and additional products could potentially be added to the advisory as officials gather more information.

What Are the Symptoms of E. Coli Infection?

E. coli O145:H28 is a Shiga toxin-producing strain of E. coli that can cause significant gastrointestinal illness.

Symptoms can begin a few days after exposure and, according to the FDA, may appear as long as nine days after consuming contaminated food. Common symptoms include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea, and vomiting. Some infections can cause bloody diarrhea.

In more serious cases, E. coli infections can result in hemolytic uremic syndrome, commonly known as HUS. This condition can cause kidney failure and may be particularly dangerous for young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.

Anyone who develops symptoms consistent with an E. coli infection after eating a recalled product should contact a healthcare professional promptly.

What Should Consumers Do With Recalled Berries?

Consumers should not eat the recalled Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend if the package matches the affected lot information.

The FDA recommends checking freezers for the recalled products and either throwing them away or returning them to the store where they were purchased for a refund.

People should also be cautious if they transferred frozen berries into another container and no longer have the original packaging. If the product cannot be identified and consumers cannot determine whether it belongs to the recalled lot, the FDA recommends discarding it.

Simply throwing the berries away is not the only safety step. Frozen fruit can come into contact with countertops, cutting boards, utensils, containers, or other foods. The FDA advises consumers, retailers, restaurants, and foodservice operators to thoroughly clean and sanitize surfaces and containers that came into contact with recalled berries to reduce the possibility of cross-contamination.

The Investigation Is Still Ongoing

The latest recall highlights why consumers should pay close attention to lot numbers and dates when food safety alerts are announced.

Although the Great Value Triple Berry Blend has not been specifically connected to an illness in the current investigation, federal officials are taking a precautionary approach because of information linking products from the same supplier to the broader frozen blueberry investigation.

Consumers should therefore avoid the specifically recalled product until authorities provide additional information.

The FDA has stated that its investigation is ongoing and that its advisory will be updated as new information becomes available.

For the most accurate and current information, consumers should rely on official recall notices rather than social media posts or unofficial lists, particularly because food recalls can be expanded as investigators learn more.

Disclaimer: This article is provided for general informational and public safety purposes and should not be considered medical advice. Product recall information can change as investigations develop. Consumers should verify product details and the latest recall status through official FDA announcements and follow guidance from qualified healthcare professionals if they have concerns about possible E. coli exposure or illness.