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Frozen berry recall expands at Walmart, Trader Joe's after E. coli outbreak
Fox Business • • business
Key Points:
- A Chilean fruit supplier, Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., has expanded a recall of its frozen organic berries sold at Walmart and Trader Joe's due to an E. coli outbreak linked to 17 infections and six hospitalizations in Florida and Georgia.
- The recall now includes additional lots of Great Value frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend and Organic Blueberries, as well as Trader Joe’s frozen Organic Mixed Berry Blend.
- Recalled Great Value products were distributed to Walmart stores across 30 states and Puerto Rico, while Trader Joe’s recalled berries were sold in 26 states and the District of Columbia.
- Consumers are advised to discard or return the recalled products to stores, following the initial outbreak notification by the Florida Department of Health in July 2026 and the CDC's closure of the investigation on Sept. 21.
- Walmart and Trader Joe's have not yet responded to requests for comment regarding the recall.
