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Check your freezer! Frozen berries recall expands in more than 30 states over dangerous E. coli risk

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Weiss, A. (2026, October 5). Check your freezer! Frozen berries recall expands in more than 30 states over dangerous E. coli risk. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/05/lifestyle/trader-joes-walmart-frozen-berries-recalled-over-e-coli-fears/

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Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. has expanded a recall of its frozen berries due to potential E. coli contamination across more than 30 states, affecting both Walmart’s Great Value brand and Trader Joe’s products. The recalled items include various sizes and types of blueberries and mixed berry blends sold under different lot codes and best-by dates between January and February 2028. Shoppers are advised to check their freezers immediately and discard or return the affected products if found, as E. coli can cause serious health issues including bloody diarrhea and potential hospitalization for high-risk groups.

Written by AI on 2026-10-05, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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In July 2026, Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. issued an initial recall of its organic blueberries and berry blends due to potential E. coli contamination at Publix stores in eight states. The recall was expanded in September 2026 to include more products sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s, affecting 30 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. Consumers are advised to check their freezers for affected items from both retailers; Walmart's Great Value frozen berry blends were distributed to select stores in 30 states, while Trader Joe’s products covered 26 states plus D.C. The FDA recommends discarding or returning any recalled berries as they could pose serious health risks, including kidney problems requiring hospitalization.

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Aurielle Weiss

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A recall of frozen berries — that originally started back in July 3, 2026 and Sept. 3,2026 — has just been expanded. asserted

that → start → July

The company, Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., announced a new lot of its frozen berries have been potentially contaminated with a dangerous strain of E. coli. asserted

lot → announce → coli

The original recall was for the company’s organic blueberries and berry blends sold at Publix locations across eight states. asserted

recall → sell → states

This time, Walmart and Trader Joe’s shoppers scooping up the frozen blend should check their freezers. asserted

Walmart → scoop → freezers

For Walmart shoppers, the Great Value product was shipped to select Walmart stores in 30 states and Puerto Rico. asserted

product → ship → states

The Trader Joe’s item was distributed to stores across 26 states and the District of Columbia. asserted

item → distribute → Columbia

Shoppers in Virginia should be aware, as it was among the states where both brands were distributed. asserted

brands → distribute → states

Consumers should check their freezers — even if they don’t remember purchasing the frozen berries as the fruit can remain in households for months. asserted

fruit → check → months

Customers who have the recalled products should not eat it as the FDA suggests discarding the berries or returning them to Walmart or Trader Joe’s for a full refund. uncertain

FDA → have → refund

The Chilean supplier is working with regulators and customers on the recall and urges anyone with questions to contact the company at 336-899-5612. asserted

supplier → work → 5612

The CDC says those infected with E. coli experience severe stomach cramps, diarrhea — often bloody — and vomiting. asserted

those → say → cramps

Symptoms typically start three to four days after swallowing the bacteria. asserted

Symptoms → start → bacteria

Most healthy people recover without treatment after five to seven days. asserted

people → recover → days

However, some people may develop serious kidney problems and would need to be hospitalized. uncertain

people → develop → problems

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Check your freezer! Frozen berries recall expands in more than 30 states over dangerous E. coli risk

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