FDA Human Foods Program
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Outbreak Investigation of E. coli O145:H28: Frozen Blueberries (July 2026)
Recall Expansion: Do not eat, sell, or serve a specific lot of recalled Great Value frozen berries or recalled GreenWise frozen berries. FDA's investigation is ongoing.
September 3, 2026
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of E. coli O145:H28 infections linked to organic frozen blueberries from Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., of San Carlos, Chile.
Based on epidemiological information collected by CDC and Florida Department of Health (FDOH) state partners, a total of 17 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli have been reported from two states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from May 11, 2026, to August 2, 2026. Eleven of 13 (85%) cases interviewed reported eating frozen blueberries. There have been six hospitalizations, and no deaths have been reported.
On September 2, 2026, Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., San Carlos, Chile expanded their recall to include one lot of Great Value-brand Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend product sold in 10-oz packages with a printed lot code of 6040 01-6 and Best by Date of February 9, 2028, sold at Walmart stores in 16 states. Consumers should check their freezers for recalled product and should not eat it. Discard recalled product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
FDA’s investigation is ongoing, and this advisory will be updated with additional information as it becomes available.
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