Walmart Recalls Great Value Frozen Berries in 16 States Over E. Coli Risk

Walmart is recalling a specific lot of its Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend due to potential E. coli contamination, a precautionary measure linked to a broader multistate outbreak that has sickened 17 people. The recall, announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, covers one 10-ounce lot of the frozen berry mix distributed to Walmart stores in 16 states. The affected product was supplied by Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. of San Carlos, Chile. The company expanded an earlier recall on September 2 to include the Great Value lot, which was shipped to Walmart locations in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, and Wisconsin. The specific item is Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend, a 10-ounce bag containing strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries. Consumers are advised to check their freezers for the product with UPC 7874211226, lot code 6040 016, and a best-by date of February 9, 2028. The FDA states that no illnesses have been reported in connection with this particular Great Value product.