E. Coli Illnesses Linked to Frozen Blueberries Are Up to 17, F.D.A. Says

On Wednesday, Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., expanded its July recall to include one lot of Great Value brand frozen organic mixed berry products sold at Walmart stores.

The latest recalled products were sold in 10-ounce packages with a lot code of 6040 01-6 and a best by date of Feb. 9, 2028, the F.D.A. said.

“Do not eat, sell, or serve a specific lot of recalled Great Value frozen berries or recalled GreenWise frozen berries,” the agency said on its website.

The affected product has been sold in a total of 19 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin.

The F.D.A. said that consumers should check their freezers for any of the recalled products and throw them away or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.

Article source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/05/health/frozen-blueberries-recall-e-coli.html