Frozen Berries Sold at Walmart Added to Publix Recall, May Pose Life-Threatening E. Coli Risk
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Frozen Berries Sold at Walmart Added to Publix Recall, May Pose Life-Threatening E. Coli Risk

Recalled Great Value-brand berries were sold at Walmart stores in 16 states. Learn how to identify recalled products.
Frozen Berries Sold at Walmart Added to Publix Recall, May Pose Life-Threatening E. Coli Risk
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Updated on September 3, 2026
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Editor’s Note

This story was updated on September 3, 2026, to reflect the addition of Walmart label ‘Great Value’ berries to an ongoing recall.
More frozen organic berries have been recalled in relation to a multi-state outbreak of E. coli, according to an announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

 The expanded recall now includes organic frozen mixed berries sold at Walmart locations in 16 states that may be contaminated with a strain of E. coli that produces Shiga toxin. Eating food contaminated with such E. coli strains can cause severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea, and vomiting.

The Walmart recall is an expansion of a recall involving GreenWise frozen organic blueberries and mixed berries sold at Publix, which came from the same supplier.

The FDA has elevated this recall to its highest risk level, class 1, which means “there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has linked the berries to a multistate outbreak of E. coli. There have been 17 reported illnesses so far, 6 of which required hospitalization. No deaths have been reported.

Which Frozen Berries Were Recalled?

On September 3, 2026, the FDA announced the recall of the following Walmart product:

  • 10-ounce bags of Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend; lot code 6 040 01-6; best-by date of February 9, 2028

These recalled berries were available for purchase at Walmart locations in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, and Wisconsin.

Earlier this summer, Publix recalled all lots of the following products:

  • 10-ounce GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries, UPC 41415-06453
  • 48-ounce GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries, UPC 41415-12053
  • 10-ounce GreenWise Organic Whole Mixed Berries, UPC 41415-06753
  • 48-ounce GreenWise Organic Whole Mixed Berries, UPC 41415-12153

The recalled products were sold at Publix locations in eight states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Publix immediately pulled the products from shelves after being informed of the recall, and the berries remain unavailable for sale.

Do not eat the recalled berries. Throw them away or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have frozen berries in your freezer without the original packaging, and you think they may be part of the recall, throw them away to be safe, the FDA said.

To lower your risk of food poisoning, wash any surfaces touched by recalled frozen berries with hot, soapy water.

How Does E. coli Make You Sick?

After eating food contaminated with Shiga toxin–producing E. coli, most people will develop severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), and vomiting. Symptoms of E. coli infection usually begin three to four days after a person eats contaminated food.

In vulnerable groups, including children younger than 5, adults older than 65, and people with weakened immune systems, E. coli infection can lead to a serious kidney complication called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which can be fatal.

What to Do if You Ate Recalled Berries

Most people recover on their own from an E. coli infection within five to seven days. It’s important to stay hydrated during recovery.

If you believe you ate recalled berries and get sick, you should seek medical care if you experience any of the following symptoms:

  • Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102 degrees F
  • Diarrhea for more than three days that doesn’t get better
  • Bloody diarrhea
  • Vomiting so severe that you can’t keep liquids down
  • Signs of dehydration, including not peeing much, dry mouth and throat, and feeling dizzy when standing up
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Resources
  1. Outbreak Investigation of E. coli O145:H28: Frozen Blueberries (July 2026). U.S. Food and Drug Administration. September 3, 2026.
  2. Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. Expands Recall to Include One Lot of Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend Because of Potential Contamination with Escherichia coli O145:H28 (E. coli O145). U.S. Food and Drug Administration. September 3, 2026.
  3. Recalls Background and Definitions. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. March 20, 2026.
  4. E. coli Outbreak Linked to Frozen Blueberries. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. September 3, 2026.
  5. Publix Recalls All Lots of GreenWise Organic Frozen Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries Due to Potential E. coli O145 Contamination. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. July 30, 2026.
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