Why Are Great Value and Trader Joe’s Berries Being Recalled?

Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. of San Carlos, Chile, announced on 2 October 2026 that it is expanding earlier recalls to include additional lots of Great Value and Trader Joe’s frozen organic berries. Trace-back data linked the lots to potential Shiga toxin–producing E. coli O145:H28, a pathogen that can cause severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea, and vomiting. Young children, older adults, and anyone with a weakened immune system face a higher risk of complications such as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).

Sources

• FDA Recall Announcement
• FDA Product Photos
• FDA Outbreak Investigation

List of Recalled Great Value and Trader Joe’s Berry Lot Codes

• Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend, 10 oz (UPC 7874211226)
  Lot Codes: 6 031 01, 6 041 01 | Best If Used By: 31 Jan 2028, 10 Feb 2028
• Great Value Organic Blueberries, 10 oz (UPC 7874211213)
  Lot Codes: 6 019 01, 6 040 01, 6 163 01 | Best If Used By: 19 Jan 2028, 9 Feb 2028, 12 Jun 2028
• Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend, 12 oz (UPC 00977654)
  Lot Code: 6 051 01 | Best Before: 20 Feb 2028

States That Received the Recalled Berries

Great Value lots: Shipped to select Walmart stores in 30 states and Puerto Rico, including AL, AR, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WI, and WV.

Trader Joe’s lot: Distributed to Trader Joe’s locations in 26 states plus Washington, DC: AL, AR, CO, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WI.

What to Do If You Purchased the Recalled Berries

• Do not consume the recalled berries.
• Discard them safely or return them to Walmart or Trader Joe’s for a full refund.
• Clean and sanitize any containers, utensils, or surfaces that may have come into contact with the product.
• Contact Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. with questions: 336-899-5612 or Info.foodsafety@comfrut.com (Mon–Fri, 8 AM–6 PM EST).

Symptoms and Health Risks of E. coli O145 Infection

Symptoms usually develop 2–8 days after exposure and may include:

• Severe abdominal cramps
• Diarrhea (often bloody)
• Nausea and vomiting
• Low-grade fever

Seek medical attention if you or a family member experiences these symptoms after eating frozen berries.

Photos of Recalled Berry Packaging

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which Great Value berries are included in the 2026 recall?

Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend (10 oz) and Great Value Organic Blueberries (10 oz) with the lot codes listed above.

2. What Trader Joe’s product is affected by the E. coli O145 recall?

Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend, 12 oz, lot 6 051 01, Best Before 20 Feb 2028.

3. Can cooking the recalled Great Value berries destroy E. coli O145?

Heating can reduce bacterial load, but the FDA advises discarding or returning any recalled Great Value berries because home cooking may not guarantee complete pathogen elimination.

4. How do I get a refund for Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend?

Return the product—opened or unopened—to any Trader Joe’s location for a full refund, or discard it and contact Trader Joe’s customer service with proof of purchase.

5. Were the recalled Great Value Organic Blueberries sold online at Walmart.com?

No. According to the FDA, affected Great Value Organic Blueberries were shipped only to physical Walmart stores, not online.

6. What symptoms should I watch for after eating the recalled Trader Joe’s berries?

Monitor for severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or a low-grade fever within 2–8 days of consumption and seek medical care if symptoms appear.