Class I U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend recall: Possible E. Coli Contamination

Recall published last month

Possible E. Coli Contamination

Great Value Fresh produce — recalled fresh produce
Photo published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: E. coli contamination

E. coli O157 and its relatives are what this recall is about. The infection is more severe than ordinary food poisoning and can affect the kidneys in children.

What the notice says: E. coli O145 is a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli ( STEC ) that can cause illness characterized by severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (which may be bloody), and vomiting.

Why it matters: Shiga toxin-producing E. coli causes a more severe illness than most food poisoning, and in a minority of cases it damages the kidneys. Very small numbers of bacteria are enough to make someone ill.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

The CDC describes symptoms as severe stomach cramps, diarrhoea that is often bloody, and vomiting, typically starting three to four days after exposure. Most people get better within a week. A small proportion — most often young children and older adults — develop haemolytic uraemic syndrome, a form of kidney failure that needs hospital treatment. Call a doctor for bloody diarrhoea, diarrhoea lasting more than three days, a fever above 102°F, vomiting that prevents you keeping liquids down, or signs of dehydration. The CDC advises against taking anti-diarrhoeal medicine for a suspected E. coli infection unless a doctor tells you to.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-1380-2026
Published
September 2, 2026
Risk level
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Great Value
Product type
Fresh produce
Units affected
3,026 cases
Distribution
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Sold at
Walmart
Lot / code info
Lot 6 040 01-6 Best by Date Feb 09 2028
Reports of harm
There are no illnesses associated with this specific product to date, and this market action is taken as a precautionary measure following traceback information of the previous recall.

Products covered by this recall

Organic Triple Berry Blend

What the company announced

“This is a correction to the company's press release, previously issued on 09/02/2026, which includes 11 additional states and territories, bringing the total number of states and territories where the product was distributed to 27.”

[PRESSWIRE] San Carlos, Chile – 2 September 2026 — Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. expands its July 3, 2026, recall of frozen organic IQF blueberries to include one lot of Great Value frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend 10 OZ because of potential contamination with Escherichia coli O145 ( E. coli O145 ).

E. coli O145 is a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli ( STEC ) that can cause illness characterized by severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (which may be bloody), and vomiting. While most healthy individuals recover within a week, some infections may result in a serious complication known as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), particularly in young children, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

This recalled product was shipped to select Walmart stores in 27 states including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Consumers should check their freezers for the affected product.

The affected product is :

Product : Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend 10 OZ (Including Strawberries, Blackberries and Blueberries), with

UPC : 7874211226

Package Size : 10 oz

Lot Code : 6040 01-6 (in front of the package)

Best If Used By Date: February 9, 2028

Consumers who have Great Value Organic Triple Berry 10 OZ with lot code 6040 01-6 should not consume it. The product should be discarded or returned to Walmart for a full refund. There are no illnesses associated with this specific product to date, and this market action is taken as a precautionary measure following traceback information of the previous recall.

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

Consumers or customers with questions regarding this recall may contact:

Media Contact: Joshua Weiss Info.

[email protected] or 336-899-5612

Monday – Friday 8 AM – 6 PM EST

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 5 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 6040 01-6
  • 6 040 01-6

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • February 9, 2028
  • Feb 09 2028

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 10 OZ

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about E. coli

Great Value — E. coli O157 and its relatives are what this recall is about. The infection is more severe than ordinary food poisoning and can affect the kidneys in children.

  1. Stop eating it now and keep it away from children.
  2. If anyone has bloody diarrhoea, call a doctor the same day and say the word recall. Do not reach for an anti-diarrhoeal first.
  3. Keep an eye on young children for a week after exposure, including after the diarrhoea stops, because kidney complications appear late.
  4. Seal it in a bag and throw it out, or return it to the store for a refund.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Remedy named in the notice: The product should be discarded or returned to Walmart for a full refund.

Company contact: Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. — Media: Joshua Weiss, 336-899-5612, [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Company recall announcements record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Great Value fresh produce recalled?

Possible E. Coli Contamination E. coli O145 is a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli ( STEC ) that can cause illness characterized by severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (which may be bloody), and vomiting.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: lot code 6040 01-6, 6 040 01-6; best-by date February 9, 2028 or Feb 09 2028. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating it now and keep it away from children.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: The product should be discarded or returned to Walmart for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota and others.

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