Walmart, Trader Joe’s frozen berry recall expands over E. coli risk

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   Walmart and Trader Joe's Frozen Berries Recalled

   Federal regulators have expanded a frozen organic berry recall across more than thirty states due to potential contamination with E. coli bacteria. The affected items include specific Great Value organic blueberries and berry blends sold at Walmart, along with organic mixed berry products sold at Trader Joe's. Consumers are advised to check their freezers for specific lot codes and best-by dates extending into 2028. State and federal investigations are evaluating the safety risks tied to these imported fruit supplies.

   Why it matters

   The safety alert expands an ongoing foodborne illness investigation that originally began in July concerning imported frozen berries from Chile. State and local health partners are collaborating with federal agencies to track potential infections linked to the contaminated fruit. Grocery chains across multiple regions are pulling the inventory from store shelves to prevent consumer exposure.

   What is confirmed

   • Great Value and Trader Joe's frozen berry products are being recalled over potential E. coli contamination.
   • The Food and Drug Administration announced the expanded recall affecting products in more than 30 states.
   • Trader Joe's stated that no illnesses related to this product have been reported and regulatory investigations are closed for their products.

   What to watch next

   • Further announcements from the FDA or CDC regarding additional product expansions or new illness clusters.
   • Specific guidance on lot codes and return instructions for affected customers.
   Sources used for this update (14)

   1. USA Today — Frozen berries sold at Trader Joe's, Walmart recalled. See products
   2. NBC News — Walmart and Trader Joe’s frozen berries recalled over E. coli risk
   3. KFOR.com — Oklahoma among frozen organic berry recalls across 30 states
   4. U.S. News & World Report — Frozen Organic Berry Recall Expands To More Walmart And Trader Joe's Products
   5. Lexington Herald Leader — Berry recall expanded to major Kentucky grocery stores for 3rd time. See where
   6. www.nbcnews.com — Walmart, Trader Joe’s frozen berry recall expands over E. coli risk
   7. www.wbaltv.com — Walmart, Trader Joe's frozen berry recall expanded - WBAL
   8. Consumer Reports — Frozen Organic Blueberries and Mixed Berries Sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s Recalled
   9. www.yahoo.com — FDA Announces Recall of Berries Sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s in More Than 30 States
   10. nypost.com — Trader Joe's, Walmart frozen berries recalled over E. coli fears
   11. www.aol.com — Frozen Berries Sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s Recalled Due to Potential E. Coli Contamination - AOL
   12. www.medicaldaily.com — Trader Joe's Mixed Berry Blend Sold in 26 States Joins Expanded Chilean Frozen Berry Recall Over E. coli ....
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