Great Value Recalls Organic Triple Berry Blend Over Possible E. Coli Contamination

SAN CARLOS, Chile (September 2, 2026): The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. expanded its frozen fruit recall to include one lot of Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend because of potential E. coli O145 contamination.

Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. shipped the affected product to select Walmart stores across 16 states. So far, the company has reported no illnesses in connection with this specific product, according to the FDA-posted announcement.

Great Value recall: quick summary

Specifically, the recall covers 10 oz. Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend containing strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries. Consumers can identify it by UPC 7874211226, lot code 6040 01-6, and a Best If Used By date of February 9, 2028.

Notably, the action expands Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A.’s July 3 recall of frozen organic blueberries. According to the company announcement, Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. added the Great Value product as a precaution following traceback information from the earlier action.

What happened?

According to the FDA-posted announcement, Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. expanded its July 3 recall on September 2 to include one lot of Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend. Specifically, the company said the expansion followed traceback information from the earlier action.

Initially, the recall involved one lot of 10 oz. GreenWise Organic IQF Frozen Blueberries over potential E. coli O145 contamination. The action was connected to a multistate FDA and CDC outbreak investigation involving frozen organic blueberries.

Following the additional traceback information, the company added the Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend, which contains blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries, to the recall.

Additionally, the affected lot was shipped to select Walmart stores across 16 states. So far, no illnesses have been associated with this specific product, according to the announcement.

Affected products

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Lot code	Best If Used By	Issue
Great Value	Organic Triple Berry Blend	10 oz.	7874211226	6040 01-6	February 9, 2028	Potential E. coli O145 contamination

What caused the issue?

According to the FDA-posted announcement, the Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend may be contaminated with E. coli O145. Specifically, the product was added to the recall following traceback information from the earlier frozen blueberry action.

However, the announcement does not provide further details about how the potential contamination occurred.

E. coli O145 is a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) that can cause severe stomach cramps, diarrhea that may become bloody, and vomiting. While most healthy people recover within a week, some infections can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).

In particular, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face a greater risk of serious complications. So far, no illnesses have been reported in connection with this specific Great Value product.

Supply Chain Insight

“When traceback from an ingredient recall identifies another finished product, teams need records that connect incoming lots with every formulation and retail SKU that received them,” said Divina Grace Barroso, Head of FSQA at Source86.

“That visibility can help companies determine whether a recall needs to expand and communicate the updated scope quickly across retailers, distributors, and other supply chain partners.”

Here’s what you should do

Consumers who purchased frozen Great Value berry products should:

• Check for Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend in 10 oz. packages.
• Look for UPC 7874211226.
• Check the front of the package for lot code 6040 01-6.
• Look for a Best If Used By date of February 9, 2028.
• Do not consume the product if it matches the recalled information.
• Discard the affected product or return it to Walmart for a full refund.
• Check freezers where the product may have been stored.
• Contact Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. at [email protected] or 336-899-5612 with recall questions.

Behind the brand

Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. operates as part of Comfrut, a Chilean frozen fruit company specializing in retail packing for branded and Private Label products.

According to Comfrut, the company sources frozen fruit from growers in Chile and other markets for retail programs, offering both organic and conventional products.

Additionally, the company says its traceability system follows products throughout the production chain, from growers and laboratory controls to finished retail packages.

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• F&S Fresh Foods Recalls Whole Foods Organic Carrots & Celery Over E. Coli Contamination
• Fabalish Inc. Recalls Kickin’ Carrot Falafel Bites Over E. Coli Concerns

Regulatory context

Beyond the immediate recall, the Great Value expansion highlights the importance of ingredient-level traceback when new information broadens the scope of a food safety action.

When an affected ingredient enters multiple finished products, manufacturers need records connecting incoming lots with production runs, finished SKUs, customers, and distribution channels. In this case, additional traceback information led Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. to add another finished product to its earlier recall.

More broadly, manufacturers, Co-Manufacturers, Co-Packers, and Private Label brands can strengthen recall readiness through ingredient lot traceability, supplier documentation, and accurate production and distribution records. These controls can help teams identify affected products and respond efficiently when the scope of a recall changes.

Ensuring safe eats

Ultimately, the Great Value recall expansion shows why effective traceability matters when new information changes the scope of a food safety action. Strong records can help companies identify affected inventory and respond quickly as investigations evolve.

For now, consumers should check their Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend and avoid consuming packages that match the recalled lot information.

Meanwhile, Source86 supports food companies with bulk ingredient sourcing, supplier management, FSQA oversight, Private Label production, and supply chain management. Contact us to learn more about building safer and more transparent food operations.

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