Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur Expands Recall to Additional Great Value and Trader Joe’s Frozen Berry Products Over Potential E. coli Contamination

SAN CARLOS, Chile (October 2, 2026): The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. has expanded its recalls of frozen organic blueberries and berry blends to include additional lots of Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend, Great Value Organic Blueberries, and one lot of Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend because of potential Escherichia coli O145 contamination.

The October 2 expansion follows the company’s July 3 recall of frozen organic IQF blueberries and its September 3 expansion, which added one lot of Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend. The company distributed the recalled products through select Walmart and Trader Joe’s stores across multiple states, as well as Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia.

Consumers should check their freezers for the affected products and avoid consuming any packages that match the recalled lot information.

Great Value and Trader Joe’s recall: quick summary

The expanded recall covers three frozen organic berry products.

The first is Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend, a 10-oz. product containing strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries. The affected lots are 6 031 01 and 6 041 01, with Best If Used By dates of January 31, 2028, and February 10, 2028, respectively.

The recall also includes Great Value Organic Blueberries, a 10-oz. product with UPC 7874211213. The affected lot codes are 6 019 01, 6 040 01, and 6 163 01, with Best If Used By dates ranging from January 19, 2028, through June 12, 2028.

Additionally, the company is recalling one lot of Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend, a 12-oz. product with UPC 00977654. The affected lot is 6 051 01, with a Best Before date of February 20, 2028.

According to the company announcement, Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. took the market action as a precaution after traceback information linked the products to frozen blueberries involved in the initial July 3 recall.

What happened?

According to the FDA-posted company announcement, Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. expanded its previously initiated recalls on October 2, 2026.

Initially, the company announced its original recall on July 3 for frozen organic IQF blueberries. Subsequently, on September 3, the company expanded the recall to include one lot of Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend after receiving additional traceback information.

Most recently, the company expanded the recall again to include additional lots of Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend, three lots of Great Value Organic Blueberries, and one lot of Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend.

Accordingly, Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. said it took the market action as a precaution after traceback information linked the products to frozen blueberries involved in the initial July 3 recall.

Meanwhile, Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. is working with the appropriate regulatory authorities and its customers regarding the recall.

Affected products

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Lot code	Best If Used By	Issue
Great Value	Organic Triple Berry Blend	10 oz.	7874211226	6 031 01; 6 041 01	January 31, 2028; February 10, 2028	Potential E. coli O145 contamination
Great Value	Organic Blueberries	10 oz.	7874211213	6 019 01; 6 040 01; 6 163 01	January 19, 2028; February 9, 2028; June 12, 2028	Potential E. coli O145 contamination
Trader Joe’s	Organic Mixed Berry Blend	12 oz.	00977654	6 051 01	February 20, 2028	Potential E. coli O145 contamination

The package displays the Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend lot codes on the front. The package displays the Trader Joe’s lot code on the back.

Where were the recalled products distributed?

The company shipped the recalled Great Value products to select Walmart stores in 30 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

The affected states are:

The recalled Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend was shipped to select Trader Joe’s stores in 26 states and the District of Columbia:

Consumers in these areas should check their freezers for the affected products.

What caused the issue?

The recalled products may contain Escherichia coli O145, a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC).

According to the company announcement, traceback information involving frozen blueberries from the initial July 3 recall prompted the October 2 expansion. However, the company did not provide additional details about how the potential contamination occurred.

E. coli O145 is a type of STEC that can cause severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, which may become bloody, and vomiting. In some cases, infections can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious complication that can cause kidney failure, although many healthy individuals recover within a week.

In particular, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are at greater risk of developing serious complications.

FSQA Insight

“An expanded berry recall means the affected-product list has changed, not simply that the original notice needs to be repeated. Teams should reconcile each newly named brand, lot code, and date against the traceback information, then update customer notifications and inventory checks to match the revised scope,” said Divina Grace Barroso, Head of FSQA at Source86.

The expansion highlights the importance of ingredient-level traceability during a developing recall. As traceback information becomes available, companies may need to identify additional products, lots, and distribution channels that could be affected.

Here’s what you should do

Consumers who purchased frozen Great Value or Trader Joe’s berry products should:

• Check their freezers for Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend 10 oz.
• Look for UPC 7874211226 and lot codes 6 031 01 or 6 041 01.
• Check the Best If Used By dates of January 31, 2028, or February 10, 2028 for the affected Great Value Triple Berry Blend.
• Check for Great Value Organic Blueberries 10 oz.
• Look for UPC 7874211213 and lot codes 6 019 01, 6 040 01, or 6 163 01.
• Check the Best If Used By dates of January 19, 2028; February 9, 2028; or June 12, 2028.
• Check for Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend 12 oz.
• Look for UPC 00977654, lot code 6 051 01, and Best Before date February 20, 2028.
• Do not consume any product that matches the recalled information.
• Discard the affected product or return it to Walmart or Trader Joe’s for a full refund.
• Check freezers and other storage areas where frozen berry products may have been kept.
• Contact Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. at [email protected] or 336-899-5612 with questions about the recall. The company lists its recall contact hours as Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST.

Behind the brand

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

According to Comfrut, the company works with growers in Chile and other markets and supplies frozen fruit for retail programs, including organic and conventional products.

The company has also described traceability as an important part of its operations, allowing products to be followed through different stages of the production chain.

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Regulatory context

The expansion of this recall added further frozen berry products to the action after the initial announcement. For food businesses, a recall expansion changes the set of products that must be checked against the revised notice; an earlier assessment of the original product list may no longer capture the full scope. Retailers and suppliers should therefore consult the latest official announcement when determining which products are included.

Ensuring safe eats

The expanded recall adds specific Great Value and Trader Joe’s frozen berry products to the affected list. Consumers should compare the products in their freezers with the latest official notice and avoid consuming any items that match the recalled identifiers.

Food businesses sourcing frozen fruit for retail or private-label products can contact Source86 to discuss ingredient sourcing and FSQA support.