Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. is expanding a recall of frozen organic blueberries and berry blends to include additional lots of Great Value products sold at select Walmart stores in New Jersey and other states because of potential E. coli O145 contamination.
The San Carlos, Chile-based company announced the expanded recall Oct. 2. It follows previously initiated recalls on July 3 and Sept. 3 involving frozen organic individually quick frozen blueberries and berry blends.
The expanded recall includes 10-ounce packages of Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend and Great Value Organic Blueberries, along with one lot of 12-ounce Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend.
The recalled Great Value products were shipped to select Walmart stores in 30 states, including New Jersey, as well as Puerto Rico. The recalled Trader Joe’s product was distributed to select stores in 26 states and Washington, D.C. New Jersey was not listed among the states where the recalled Trader Joe’s product was shipped.
The affected Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend has UPC 7874211226 and lot codes 6 031 01 and 6 041 01, which are located on the front of the package. The best-if-used-by dates are Jan. 31, 2028, and Feb. 10, 2028.
The affected Great Value Organic Blueberries have UPC 7874211213 and lot codes 6 019 01, 6 040 01 and 6 163 01, located on the front of the package. The best-if-used-by dates are Jan. 19, 2028; Feb. 9, 2028; and June 12, 2028.
The recalled Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend has UPC 00977654 and lot code 6 051 01, located on the back of the package. The best-before date is Feb. 20, 2028.
Consumers are advised not to eat the affected products and should either discard them or return them to Walmart or Trader Joe’s for a full refund.
The company said the recall expansion is a precautionary measure following traceback information linked to frozen blueberries that were part of the initial July 3 recall.
E. coli O145 is a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli that can cause severe stomach cramps, diarrhea that may be bloody and vomiting. Most healthy people recover within a week, but some infections can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious complication that particularly affects young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.
Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur said it is working with regulatory authorities and its customers regarding the recall.
Consumers with questions can contact the company at 336-899-5612 or Info.foodsafety@comfrut.com from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
