Frozen berries sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s recalled. Here’s what to know

(Gray News) - Frozen berries sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s have been recalled because they may be contaminated with E. coli, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Packages of Great Value brand frozen organic blueberries and frozen organic Triple Berry Blend have been recalled. They were sold in 10-ounce bags at Walmart stores in 30 states. Also recalled are packages of Trader Joe’s frozen organic Mixed Berry Blend.

The Great Value frozen blueberries have a UPC code of 7874211213 and lot codes of 6 019 01, 6 040 01 and 6 163 01. They also have best if used by dates of Jan. 19, 2028; Feb. 9, 2028; and June 12, 2028.

The Great Value Triple Berry Blend contains strawberries, blackberries and blueberries. These packages have a UPC code of 7874211226 and lot codes of 6 031 01 and 6 041 01. They have best if used by dates of Jan. 31, 2028, and Feb. 10, 2028.

The affected states are Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin as well as Puerto Rico.

The Trader Joe’s Mixed Berry Blend includes strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and raspberries. It was sold in 12-ounce packages at stores in 26 states. The recalled products have a UPC code of 00977654, a lot code of 6 051 01 and a best before date of Feb. 20, 2028.

The affected states are Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin as well as the District of Columbia.

Anyone who bought the recalled products should not eat them but instead throw them away or return them to the store for a full refund.

Those with questions may contact Comfrut through email at Info.foodsafety@comfrut.com or by calling 336-899-5612 on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern.

This recall is related to a larger recall of frozen organic blueberries produced and sold by Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. of San Carlos, Chile. The FDA says a total of 17 people were infected with E. coli. between May and August 2026, including six who were hospitalized.

An E. coli infection can cause severe stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting. Some infections may result in a serious complication known as hemolytic uremic syndrome, particularly in young children, older adults and those with weakened immune systems.