Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. has expanded an ongoing recall of frozen organic berries sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s stores across the United States. The precautionary market action covers specific lot codes of Great Value and Trader Joe’s fruit packages following traceback data linking the items to an earlier E. coli outbreak.
Shoppers across dozens of states need to check their freezers immediately. Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., a fruit processing and supplier company based in San Carlos, Chile, announced an expanded market action on October 2, 2026, pulling additional packages of frozen organic fruit from retail shelves. This latest move widens previous recall efforts initiated in July and September, tracing safety concerns back to blueberries distributed earlier in the year.
Affected Great Value and Trader Joe’s Products and Lot Codes
The recall does not apply to all frozen berries under these brands, but targets specific Universal Product Numbers (UPCs), package sizes, and lot numbers.
- Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend (10 oz): Includes strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries; UPC 7874211226; lot codes 6 031 01 (Best If Used By Jan. 31, 2028), 6 041 01 (Best If Used By Feb. 10, 2028), and an additional lot code 6040 01-6 with a Best by Date of February 9, 2028 (Foodsafetynews).
- Great Value Organic Blueberries (10 oz): UPC 7874211213; lot codes 6 019 01 (Best If Used By Jan. 19, 2028), 6 040 01 (Best If Used By Feb. 9, 2028), and 6 163 01 (Best If Used By June 12, 2028) on the front of the bag (NTD News).
- Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend (12 oz): UPC 00977654; lot code 6 051 01 on the back of the bag; Best Before date of Feb. 20, 2028 (NTD News).
Health Risks and the Concluded E. Coli Outbreak
Federal health agencies previously investigated an outbreak tied to organic frozen blueberries from the same Chilean supplier. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracked 17 confirmed patients infected across Florida and Georgia, with illnesses beginning on dates ranging from May 11 through August 2. Six of those patients required hospitalization, though no deaths were reported. The Florida Department of Health originally notified the CDC of the outbreak in July 2026, and the CDC officially closed its investigation on September 21, 2026.
Food and Drug Administration, via USA Today
Infections can trigger a dangerous kidney complication known as hemolytic uremic syndrome, particularly among young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.
Retailers Offer Refunds for Recalled Fruit
Retailers and food safety regulators advise consumers who purchased the matching packages not to consume them. Customers can either discard the fruit or return it to Walmart or Trader Joe’s for a full refund. Even if buyers checked their freezers during the initial summer recalls, officials recommend cross-referencing lot numbers against this newly expanded list, as expiration dates extend far into 2028.
Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. directs questions regarding the expanded market action to Joshua Weiss, reachable at 336-899-5612 or via email from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.
Publix previously recalled all GreenWise-brand organic frozen blueberries and mixed berries in response to the investigation.
Walmart and Trader Joe’s did not immediately respond to FOX Business requests for comment.
The Food and Drug Administration confirmed that its outbreak investigation is complete.