Walmart, Trader Joe's frozen berry recall expands after E. coli outbreak sickened 17

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   Frozen Berry Recall at Walmart and Trader Joe's Expands Over E. Coli

   A Chilean fruit supplier has expanded its recall of frozen organic berries sold at Walmart and Trader Joe's stores across dozens of states following an E. coli outbreak. Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. added specific lots of frozen organic berries to the existing recall, which first reached grocery stores in July. The outbreak has sickened 17 people and hospitalized six. Customers across more than 25 states are advised to check their freezers for the recalled fruit and discard or return them.

   Why it matters

   The recall involves specific packages of frozen organic berries distributed to major retailers including Walmart and Trader Joe's. Food safety authorities began tracking the contamination vector following an initial recall wave in July. Contaminated frozen produce represents a significant public health concern because consumers frequently store these products for long periods before consumption.

   What is confirmed

   • Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. expanded a recall of frozen organic berries sold at Walmart and Trader Joe's stores.
   • An E. coli outbreak linked to the recalled berries sickened 17 people and hospitalized six.
   • The expanded recall affects customers in more than 25 states.
   • The recalled items include Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend 10 OZ, Great Value Frozen Organic Blueberries 10 OZ, and Trader Joe's Frozen Organic Mixed Berry Blend 12 OZ.

   What to watch next

   • Any further expansion of the product recall by health authorities or the supplier
   • Updates from federal health agencies regarding the identification of additional illnesses or specific contamination sources
   Sources used for this update (18)

   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. USA Today — Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. Expands Recalls to Include Additional Lots of Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend 10 OZ, Great Value Frozen Organic Blueberries 10 OZ and One Lot of Trader Joe’s Frozen Organic Mixed Berry Blend 12 OZ Because
   6. KY3 — On Your Side Recall Alert: Great Value frozen organic fruit recalled due to potential contamination with E. coli
   7. Miami Herald — Recall of Walmart and Trader Joe’s fruit on E. coli concerns has been expanded
   8. WKRC — Recall for berries sold in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana expanded
   9. WJTV — Frozen berries recalled in Mississippi amid possible E. coli contamination
   10. Yahoo — Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., San Carlos, Chile Expands Recall for Frozen Organic Berries
   11. KCCI — Check your freezer: Frozen berries sold in dozens of states recalled over possible E. coli concerns
   12. finance.yahoo.com — Walmart, Trader Joe’s recall frozen fruit after outbreak declared over
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