Walmart, Trader Joe’s frozen berry recall expands over E. coli
NBC News • • business
Key Points:
- Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. has expanded its recall of frozen berry blends and blueberries sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s due to potential contamination with E. coli O145, a bacteria that can cause severe gastrointestinal illness.
- The recall includes specific lot codes and best-by dates for Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend, Great Value Organic Blueberries, and Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend, with distribution across multiple states and territories.
- Consumers are advised not to consume the recalled products and to either discard them or return them to the stores for a full refund.
- This recall is an extension of previous recalls issued by the same company in July and September 2023, linking new batches to the original contamination event.
- Alternatives include other frozen berry varieties and using produce washes to clean fresh berries, ensuring safety without avoiding berries altogether.
