Recall for berries sold in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana expanded

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   Expanded Berry Recall Over E. Coli Impacts Dozens of States

   Federal health officials and companies have widened a recall of frozen organic berries sold at major retailers including Walmart and Trader Joe's due to potential E. coli contamination. The expanded food safety alert now spans dozens of states, encompassing specific lots of Great Value and Trader Joe's products. Consumers possessing these frozen fruit items are advised to check their freezers and avoid consumption. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the outbreak linked to the recalled items has concluded.

   Why it matters

   The safety alerts follow a series of recall expansions initiated by a company based in Chile involving frozen organic blueberries and berry blends. Health authorities previously announced actions on July 3, 2026, and September 3, 2026, before issuing the latest October expansion. Outbreaks of foodborne illnesses tied to imported frozen produce frequently prompt broad distribution alerts across multiple retail chains.

   What is confirmed

   • Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. expanded its recalls of frozen organic IQF blueberries and berry blends to include additional lots of Great Value frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend 10 OZ.
   • The recall involves products sold at retailers including Walmart and Trader Joe's due to potential E. coli contamination.
   • An E. coli outbreak linked to the frozen berries sickened 17 people in Florida and other areas.
   • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has declared the outbreak over.

   What to watch next

   • Further updates from the FDA regarding additional retail lot numbers or impacted states
   • Guidance from the CDC on total case counts or geographic spread of the 17 reported illnesses
   Sources used for this update (14)

   1. Fox Business — Walmart, Trader Joe's frozen berry recall expands after E. coli outbreak sickened 17
   2. Allrecipes — FDA Announces Recall of Berries Sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s for Potential E. Coli Contamination
   3. fox2now.com — Frozen berries recalled in 33 states amid possible E. coli contamination
   4. ABC7 Chicago — Trader Joe's and Walmart blueberry recall 2026: Illinois impacted by expanded frozen blueberries recall linked to E. coli cases
   5. KY3 — On Your Side Recall Alert: Great Value frozen organic fruit recalled due to potential contamination with E. coli
   6. WKRC — Recall for berries sold in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana expanded
   7. wjtv.com — Frozen berries recalled in Mississippi amid possible E. coli contamination
   8. WTAE — Check your freezer: Frozen berries sold in dozens of states recalled over possible E. coli concerns
   9. KSWO 7News — Frozen berries sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s recalled. Here’s what to know
   10. kutv.com — Recall for berries sold in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana expanded
   11. www.nbcnews.com — Walmart, Trader Joe’s frozen berry recall expands over E. coli risk
   12. www.wbaltv.com — Walmart, Trader Joe's frozen berry recall expanded - WBAL
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