Walmart expands E. coli blueberry recall to frozen mixed berry blends across 16 states

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that a blueberry recall initially reported in July due to possible E. coli contamination has been broadened to include frozen package mixes of strawberries, blackberries and blueberries sold at Walmart.

One lot of 10‑ounce packages of Great Value frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend has been recalled by the Chilean supplier Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A.

The frozen berries were sold at select Walmart stores in 16 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas and Wisconsin.

Packaging is shown for Great Value frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend sold at Walmart.  (Walmart.com / Unknown)

The supplier originally recalled packages of 10‑ounce GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries in July after receiving reports of consumers getting sick after eating them.

There are no reports yet of people getting sick from the berry mix.

The blueberries from the original recall were distributed to Publix stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.

The supplier originally recalled packages of 10‑ounce GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries in July after receiving reports of consumers getting sick after eating them. (Getty Images / Getty Images)

Seventeen people in Florida and Georgia have reported falling ill from the blueberries, including six hospitalizations.

The mixed berries have a Universal Product Code of 7874211226 and a best‑by date of February 9, 2028.

E. coli O145 is a Shiga toxin‑producing strain of the bacteria that can cause severe stomach cramps, diarrhea that may be bloody and nausea.

The berry mixes were sold at Walmarts in 16 states.  (iStock / iStock)

While most healthy people recover within about a week, infections can lead to a serious complication known as hemolytic uremic syndrome, particularly in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.

Consumers should throw the berry mix away or return it to Walmart for a refund.

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