E. Coli Illnesses Linked to Frozen Blueberries Are Up to 17, F.D.A. Says

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   FDA Reports 17 E. Coli Illnesses Linked to Frozen Blueberries

   The FDA has linked 17 illnesses to an E. coli outbreak involving frozen blueberries. The agency is recalling frozen berries sold at Walmart across 16 states, including Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. The recall has expanded to include frozen mixed berry packages. Consumers in the affected regions are urged to check their purchases as the investigation into the contamination continues.

   Why it matters

   Foodborne illness outbreaks can spread rapidly through frozen produce distributed across multiple state lines. This recall follows a broader period of food safety concerns, including a large cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce.

   What is confirmed

   • The FDA linked 17 E. coli illnesses to frozen blueberries.
   • Frozen berries sold at Walmart are being recalled due to potential E. coli contamination.
   • The recall affects products sold in 16 states.
   • The recall includes frozen mixed berry packages.
   • Affected states include Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois.

   What to watch next

   • Identification of the specific supplier or farm where contamination occurred
   • FDA updates on the number of confirmed illnesses
   • Expansion of the recall to other retailers beyond Walmart
   Sources used for this update (12)

   1. Allrecipes — FDA Announces Recall of Berries Sold in 16 States for Potential E. Coli Contamination
   2. FOX 8 News — Frozen fruit sold at Walmart recalled over risk of E. coli: FDA
   3. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — E. coli outbreak linked to frozen blueberries grows to 17 cases
   4. Charlotte Observer — Another grocery item recalled in NC due to E. coli risk. Store info here
   5. ABC11 News — Frozen berries sold at Walmart recalled due to possible E. coli contamination: FDA
   6. Fox Business — E. coli blueberry recall expanding to frozen mixed berry packages sold at Walmarts in 16 states
   7. WKRC — Berries sold in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana among other states recalled for E. coli presence
   8. Lexington Herald Leader — Possible E. coli contamination expands fruit recall to major KY grocer
   9. The New York Times — E. Coli Illnesses Linked to Frozen Blueberries Are Up to 17, F.D.A. Says
   10. Yahoo — Walmart Frozen Berries Added to Active E. Coli Outbreak Recall
   11. Yahoo — Grocery recall expands to Illinois Walmart stores. Here’s what to know
   12. hickoryrecord.com — A summer of recalls exposes holes in the nation’s food safety net
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