Walmart Triple‑Berry Blend Added to E. coli O145 Recall — Check Freezers for Best‑By Feb. 9, 2028

Federal investigators have added a Walmart store‑brand frozen berry mix to an active multistate E. coli O145 recall. Consumers should check freezers: the recalled Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend carries a Best By date of February 9, 2028, meaning it could remain in homes for more than a year.

What Was Recalled?

On September 2, Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. of San Carlos, Chile, expanded a recall to include one lot of Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend (10‑ounce bags containing strawberries, blackberries and blueberries).

• UPC: 7874211226
• Lot code: 6040 01-6
• Best By: February 9, 2028

The product was distributed to Walmart stores in 16 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas and Wisconsin.

Why This Was Added

Federal traceback work linked this lot to an ongoing outbreak investigation of E. coli O145:H28. The addition of the Walmart product is precautionary: to date, no illnesses have been directly tied to this specific Great Value lot. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified the recall as Class I, its highest risk category.

Outbreak Overview

The outbreak has sickened 17 people and led to six hospitalizations, with reported illness onset dates from May 11 through early August 2026. Cases have been reported in Florida and Georgia. Epidemiologic interviews show a strong association with frozen blueberries: 11 of 13 people interviewed (about 85%) reported eating frozen blueberries before they became ill.

Health Risks and Symptoms

E. coli O145 is a Shiga toxin–producing strain. Common symptoms include severe abdominal cramps, diarrhea (which can be bloody), vomiting and nausea. Symptoms usually appear within a few days but can take up to nine days to develop. Most healthy people recover in about a week, but some infections can progress to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a life‑threatening complication that can cause kidney failure—especially in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.

What Consumers Should Do

• Check your freezer for the product identifiers listed above. Also check for previously recalled GreenWise blueberry and mixed berry products if you shop at Publix.
• Do not eat the recalled product. Discard it in a sealed bag or return it to Walmart for a full refund.
• Do not rely on washing, cooking or blending to guarantee safety for a previously frozen product—freezing does not kill E. coli.
• If you recently prepared smoothies or otherwise handled the berries, clean blenders, containers and any surfaces that may have touched the fruit.
• Seek medical care for severe or bloody diarrhea, signs of dehydration, or decreased urination—especially in children and older adults—and tell your provider about possible exposure to the recalled berries.

Context and Timeline

The recall began July 3 with a single lot of GreenWise organic blueberries sold at Publix. On July 29 it expanded to all lots of GreenWise organic frozen whole blueberries and mixed berries sold in 10‑ and 48‑ounce bags. Traceback investigations have now connected the problem to a supplier serving multiple retailers, prompting this Walmart addition.

This article is educational and reflects recall details at the time of publication; recall information can change rapidly. For the latest product and lot information consult FDA.gov. This story originally appeared in the News section of Men's Fitness.