Frozen berries sold at Walmart recalled over E. coli risk. See where

Key Points:

• Walmart has recalled Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend frozen berries sold in 16 states due to potential contamination linked to a multistate E. coli outbreak, though no illnesses have been reported from this specific product to date.
• The recall is part of an expanded effort by Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., which initially recalled GreenWise-brand frozen berries sold at Publix, linked to 17 illnesses and six hospitalizations in Florida and Georgia.
• Consumers are advised not to eat the recalled berries, which may still be in freezers despite being removed from shelves, and to either discard them or return them to Walmart for a refund.
• The outbreak involves Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), which can cause severe kidney damage, especially in children, with symptoms including diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, and in severe cases, hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).
• Symptoms of E. coli infection typically appear 2-8 days after exposure and can include bloody diarrhea, high fever, abdominal pain, and signs of dehydration; HUS may cause anemia, blood clots, kidney failure, or death.