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On September 2, 2026, Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. of San Carlos, Chile expanded its ongoing E. coli recall to include one lot of Great Value-brand Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend, as published by the FDA on September 3, 2026 [1]. This expansion follows the original July 3, 2026 recall of GreenWise-brand organic frozen blueberries and the July 29, 2026 Publix recall of all GreenWise Organic Frozen Whole Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries — all sourced from the same Chilean supplier.
What Product Is Affected?
The expanded recall covers one specific lot of Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend sold in 10-oz packages with the following identifying information:
- Brand: Great Value (Walmart private label)
- Product: Organic Triple Berry Blend (strawberries, blackberries & blueberries)
- Size: 10 oz
- Lot Code: 6040 01-6
- Best By Date: February 9, 2028
The recalled Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend was shipped to Walmart retail stores in 16 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, and Wisconsin. Consumers who discarded their original packaging should discard any Walmart Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend in their freezer if they cannot confirm the lot code.
The Broader Outbreak
The Great Value recall is part of a broader, ongoing multistate E. coli O145:H28 outbreak investigation by the FDA and CDC tied to frozen organic blueberries from Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. As of September 3, 2026, 17 people have been confirmed ill with the outbreak strain in Florida and Georgia, with illness onset dates ranging from May 11 to August 6, 2026. Six people have been hospitalized and no deaths have been reported.
FDA has added Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. to Import Alert 99-35, meaning frozen blueberries from this firm may be detained at the U.S. border without physical examination until the firm demonstrates it has resolved the conditions that triggered the contamination concern.
What Is the Hazard?
The recalled Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend has the potential to be contaminated with E. coli O145:H28, a strain capable of causing serious illness. Symptoms typically appear between a few days and nine days after consuming contaminated food and include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (which may be bloody), fever, nausea, and vomiting.
In some cases, E. coli O145 infection can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) — a life-threatening type of kidney failure — as well as high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, and neurologic complications. Young children, elderly individuals, and immunocompromised people face the greatest risk of severe illness.
What Should Consumers Do?
Consumers who purchased Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend with Lot Code 6040 01-6 and a Best By Date of February 9, 2028 from a Walmart store should not eat the product and should discard it or return it to any Walmart store for a full refund. Any surfaces or containers that may have come into contact with the recalled product should be carefully cleaned and sanitized.
Consumers who ate the recalled product and develop symptoms of E. coli infection should contact their healthcare provider immediately and mention the potential exposure.
Can I File a Lawsuit?
Consumers who purchased Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend at Walmart and became ill with E. coli may have significant legal options against Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. and Walmart. Contact an attorney promptly to have your case evaluated.
References
1. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-e-coli-o145h28-frozen-blueberries-july-2026