Walmart has expanded a recall to include its Great Value frozen berries over concerns of potential E. coli contamination.

The recall is a precautionary measure linked to a larger, ongoing outbreak tracing back to frozen fruit.

Here is the full breakdown of what consumers need to know, including product details, health risks, and what you should do if you purchased the affected items.

Recalled Product Details

Shoppers are urged to check their freezers, as the product has a long shelf life and may still be stored in homes despite being removed from store shelves.

Brand: Great Value (Walmart’s private label)
Product: Organic Triple Berry Blend (contains strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries)
Size: 10-ounce bag
Lot Code: 6040 01-6 (located on the front of the package)
UPC: 7874211226
“Best If Used By” Date: February 9, 2028

Note: This recall applies only to this specific lot code. Not all Great Value frozen fruit products are affected.

Where Was It Sold?

The recalled berries were distributed to select Walmart stores across 16 U.S. states:

Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, and Wisconsin. RECALL ALERT: WALMART FROZEN BERRIES RECALLED OVER E. COLI CONCERNS The recall is expanding to include Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend sold at Walmart stores across 16 states. No illnesses

The E. Coli Outbreak Connection

The FDA and CDC’s latest updates indicate that this recall is connected to a wider Escherichia coli (E. coli) O145 outbreak tied to berries manufactured by Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A.

To date, the broader outbreak has caused 17 reported illnesses (in Florida and Georgia) and 6 hospitalizations.
The Walmart Great Value recall was published on September 3, 2026, as a precautionary step during the trace-back investigation of a previous July recall.
Currently, no illnesses have been linked specifically to this Great Value product.

Health Risks & Symptoms

E. coli O145 is a Shiga toxin-producing bacterium. Symptoms typically appear a few days after consuming the contaminated food and can include:

Severe stomach cramps or pain
Diarrhea (which can be watery or bloody)
Vomiting and nausea
A low-grade fever (though infection can occur without a fever)

Most healthy adults recover within a week. However, the infection can sometimes lead to Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), a severe complication that can cause kidney failure. Young children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems are at a much higher risk.

What Consumers Should Do

Do Not Consume: If you have the recalled product, do not eat it, even if the bag is unopened or you haven’t felt sick after eating some of it.
Discard or Return: Throw the berries away immediately or return them to the Walmart store where they were purchased for a full refund.
When in Doubt, Throw It Out: If you transferred the berries into another freezer container and discarded the original packaging—meaning you cannot verify the lot code—the FDA advises throwing the fruit away just to be safe.
Clean Surroundings: Wash and disinfect any containers or surfaces that may have come into contact with the recalled berries to avoid cross-contamination.

If you develop any symptoms consistent with an E. coli infection after consuming the berries, contact a healthcare provider immediately.