Georgia Department of Agriculture
09/04/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/04/2026 12:52
Recall - Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. (09/04/2026)
Summary
Company Announcement Date: September 02, 2026 FDA Publish Date: September 03, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages
Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement:
Company Name: Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. Brand Name: Product Description:
Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement:
Recall Reason Description
Possible E. Coli Contamination
Product Description
Organic Triple Berry Blend
Company Announcement
September 02, 2026. Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., San Carlos, Chile expands its July 3, 2026, recall of frozen organic IQF blueberries to include one lot of Great Value frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend 10 OZ because of potential contamination with Escherichia coli O145:H28 (E. coli O145).
E. coli O145 is a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) that can cause illness characterized by severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (which may be bloody), and vomiting. While most healthy individuals recover within a week, some infections may result in a serious complication known as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), particularly in young children, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
This recalled product was shipped to select Walmart stores in 16 states including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas and Wisconsin. Consumers should check their freezers for the affected product.
The affected product is:
- Product: Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend 10 OZ (Including Strawberries, Blackberries and Blueberries), with UPC: 7874211226
- Package Size: 10 oz
- Lot Code: 6040 01-6 (in front of the package)
- Best If Used By Date: February 9, 2028
Consumers who have Great Value Organic Triple Berry 10 OZ with lot code 6040 01-6 should not consume it. The product should be discarded or returned to Walmart for a full refund. There are no illnesses associated with this specific product to date, and this is market action is taken as a precautionary measure following traceback information of the previous recall.
Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. is working closely with the appropriate regulatory authorities and its customers regarding this recall.
Consumers or customers with questions regarding this recall may contact:
Media Contact: Joshua Weiss
[email protected] or 336-899-5612.
Monday - Friday 8 AM - 6 PM EST
Link to FDA Outbreak Investigation
Link to Original Press Release
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