FDA Announces Recall of Berries Sold in 16 States for Potential E. Coli Contamination

Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend sold at Walmart stores in 16 states is being recalled because it may be contaminated with E. coli. The recall involves 10-ounce bags with a best-if-used-by date of February 9, 2028. The FDA says the recall expands an earlier frozen berry recall connected to the same supplier. The Walmart berries have not been linked to any illnesses, but the wider frozen berry investigation is still a reminder for families to check what may be sitting in the freezer.

Why This Matters:
Frozen food recalls can be easy to miss because the product may sit in a freezer long after it disappears from store shelves. A bag of berries bought weeks or months ago can still end up in smoothies, breakfasts, desserts, or meal prep before a family realizes there was a warning. When a frozen grocery staple is recalled over possible E. coli contamination, it is another reminder that stored food still needs to be checked, rotated, and trusted. Shelf-stable fruit gives households another layer of backup when fresh or frozen options become unsafe or uncertain.

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Source: AOL / Allrecipes
By: Bailey Fink