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Frozen Berries Sold at Walmart Recalled Due to Possible E. Coli Contamination: FDA
The FDA said the 10-ounce berry blend may still be in freezers as the outbreak has sickened 17 people and caused six hospitalizations.
On Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. recalled Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend sold at Walmart stores across 16 states due to potential E. coli O145 contamination.
This expansion follows earlier recalls of GreenWise-branded frozen berries sold at Publix stores, which federal investigators linked to a multistate outbreak that has sickened 17 people, including six hospitalizations, as of September 3.
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infections cause severe stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea, and can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome , a serious kidney complication that is life-threatening for vulnerable individuals.
Although no illnesses are currently associated with the specific Walmart product, the FDA advises consumers to check freezers for the 10-ounce packages and discard or return them for a refund.
Federal health officials continue to investigate the ongoing outbreak linked to organic frozen berries supplied by the Chilean company, as products may remain in home freezers due to 2028 expiration dates.