- A July recall of frozen berries has been expanded to include more products.
- The berries may be contaminated with E. coli, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
- Here’s how to tell if your bag is impacted.
Shopping for produce has been fraught during the season of cyclosporiasis and salmonella outbreaks. Now, a July recall of frozen berries potentially contaminated with E. coli bacteria has been expanded to include more products.
On July 3, Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. issued a frozen blueberry recall affecting bags distributed to certain Publix locations. According to a new announcement made by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on September 3, more products sold in select Walmart stores are now being added to the list of potentially contaminated products.
Here’s what you need to know.
Which products are affected by the recall?
All of the recalled berries were manufactured by Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., according to the FDA. While the original recall in July pulled GreenWise brand organic blueberries—which were primarily sold in Publix stores—from the shelves, the expanded recall includes a new brand that was distributed to Walmart stores in 16 states. Check your freezer for the following information.
Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend (Including Strawberries, Blackberries, and Blueberries)
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- Package size: 10 oz
- UPC: 7874211226
- Lot Code: 6040 01-6
- Best If Used By Date: February 9, 2028
- Sold in: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, and Wisconsin
More information on the expanded recall can be found in the FDA’s September 3 enforcement report. More information on the original recall can be found in the FDA’s July 6 enforcement report.
Can eating the recalled berries make you sick?
As of right now, there aren’t any reported illnesses associated with the expanded recall, according to the FDA. However, consuming food contaminated with E. coli could certainly lead to digestive symptoms like “severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (which may be bloody), and vomiting.” While most people recover from an E. coli infection on their own within a week, immunocompromised people, young children, and older adults are at risk of developing severe complications from the infection.
What should you do with a recalled product?
The FDA is urging consumers who have the recalled berries in their home not to eat them and instead throw them away or return them to Walmart for a full refund. If you have questions about the recall, you can also contact Info.foodsafety@comfrut.com or 336-899-5612. If you’ve already eaten the recalled berries and have any health concerns, contact a doctor right away.
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