Expanded frozen berry recall hits Walmart, Trader Joe’s over E. coli risk

Frozen berry recall overview:

• Who: Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. is recalling certain lots of Great Value and Trader Joe’s frozen berry products.
• Why: The recall is due to potential contamination with E. coli O145:H28.
• Where: The recall affects products sold in the United States, including 30 states for Walmart and 26 states for Trader Joe’s.

Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. has expanded its frozen berry recall due to potential contamination with E. coli O145:H28. This expansion includes additional lots of Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend and Organic Blueberries as well as Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend.

The recall, published on Oct. 2, affects products sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s stores across multiple states and comes a month after a similar Walmart recall expansion.

The affected products include Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend 10 oz with UPC 7874211226, Great Value Organic Blueberries 10 oz with UPC 7874211213 and Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend 12 oz with UPC 00977654. These frozen berries have specific lot codes and best before dates ranging from January 2028 to February 2028.

According to the recall notice, this market action is a precautionary measure following traceback information linked to frozen blueberries that were initially recalled on July 3.

The Walmart recall aims to prevent illnesses associated with E. coli, which can cause severe stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting.

Consumers advised to be vigilant for symptoms of E. coli infection

The frozen berry recall alert says consumers should be vigilant for symptoms of E. coli infection, which can appear two to eight days after exposure.

According to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration report, the symptoms include diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramping. In severe cases, the infection can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious condition that affects the kidneys.

Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. is collaborating with regulatory authorities to manage the recall and ensure consumer safety. The company advises consumers to discard the affected frozen berries or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For more information, consumers can contact the company at [email protected] or call 336-899-5612, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST.

Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. says it has not received any reports of illness related to the Walmart recall so far. The company is not currently facing legal action over the recall, but Top Class Actions follows recalls closely as they sometimes lead to class action lawsuits.

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