FDA Announces Recall of Berries Sold in 16 States for Potential E. Coli Contamination

Live updates

1. 10d ago

   FDA Recalls Walmart Frozen Berries Across 16 States Over E. coli Risk

   The FDA has expanded a recall of frozen berries sold at Walmart stores in 16 states due to potential E. coli contamination. The recall includes the Great Value Triple Berry Blend and an organic Walmart brand. This action follows an outbreak linked to frozen blueberries from Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur SA. Currently, 17 people have fallen ill, with 6 hospitalizations reported in Florida and Georgia. Consumers are advised to check their freezers for the affected products as the FDA continues its investigation into the source of the contamination.

   Why it matters

   E. coli contamination in frozen produce can lead to severe gastrointestinal illness. This specific outbreak has expanded from initial blueberry reports to include mixed berry blends sold at a major national retailer. The geographical spread across 16 states indicates a wide distribution of the contaminated lot.

   What is confirmed

   • The FDA is recalling frozen berries sold at Walmart in 16 states for potential E. coli contamination.
   • The outbreak is linked to frozen blueberries from Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur SA.
   • There are 17 reported cases of illness and 6 hospitalizations in Georgia and Florida.
   • The recall includes the Great Value Triple Berry Blend.

   Still unconfirmed

   • An organic Walmart brand of frozen berries is included in the E. coli issue.

   What to watch next

   • Updated case counts and hospitalization figures from health departments in Florida and Georgia.
   Sources used for this update (14)

   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. USA Today — Frozen berries sold at Walmart recalled in E. coli outbreak. See list
   4. TODAY.com — Frozen Berries Sold at Walmart Recalled for Possible E. Coli Contamination
   5. TradingView — FDA Probing E Coli Outbreak Linked To Frozen Blueberries From Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur SA
   6. 10tv.com — Frozen berry recall expands to include bags sold at Walmart
   7. Yahoo — Berry recall map shows new warning in 16 states for Walmart customers
   8. Marler Blog — Frozen Blueberry E. coli Outbreak Update: 17 Sick, 6 Hospitalized in Florida and Georgia as Recall Expands to Walmart Great Value Triple Berry Blend
   9. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — E. coli outbreak linked to frozen blueberries grows to 17 cases
   10. WGCU — E. coli issue with frozen blueberries expanded to include an organic Walmart brand
   11. Charlotte Observer — Another grocery item recalled in NC due to E. coli risk. Store info here
   12. ABC7 Los Angeles — Frozen berries sold at Walmart recalled due to possible E. coli contamination: FDA
   confidence 90%