Check your freezer: Frozen triple berry blend recalled in 16 states
A frozen berry blend sold at Walmart stores in 16 states has been pulled from shelves as a precaution, widening a recall connected to an ongoing E. coli outbreak.
In 16 U.S. states, Walmart has recalled a frozen triple berry blend due to an ongoing E. coli outbreak. Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., a Chile-based supplier, issued the recall after tracing the source of the contaminated berries. The affected 10-ounce bags contain a mix of strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries and bear UPC 7874211226, lot code 6040 01-6, and a best-by date of February 9, 2028.
No illnesses have been directly linked to the recalled product. The E. coli strain responsible, O145:H28, can produce a toxin that may lead to severe illness. Symptoms typically appear within days of consuming contaminated food but can take up to nine days. Illnesses have been reported in Florida and Georgia, with 17 people affected and six hospitalized.
No deaths have been reported. Of the 13 interviewed patients, 11 claimed to have eaten frozen blueberries. Symptoms include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (which may be bloody), fever, nausea, and vomiting. While most recover within a week, some cases progress to hemolytic uremic syndrome, a form of kidney failure, posing the greatest danger to young children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.
The FDA advises consumers to discard or return the recalled product and to thoroughly clean any surfaces or containers the berries may have touched.
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