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FDA and CDC Expand Recall of Frozen Blueberries

9/5/2026

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U.S. FDA and CDC recall frozen blueberries after E. coli O145:H28 outbreak.
The outbreak sickened 17 people in Georgia (4) and Florida (13) from May 11 to Aug. 2, 2026.
Six patients were hospitalized and no deaths were reported.
The contaminated product came from Chilean supplier Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A.
FDA expanded recall on Sept. 2 to include Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend (lot 6040 01-6) sold at Walmart in 16 states.

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U.S. FDA and CDC recall frozen blueberries after E. coli O145:H28 outbreak.
The outbreak sickened 17 people in Georgia (4) and Florida (13) from May 11 to Aug. 2, 2026.
Six patients were hospitalized and no deaths were reported.
The contaminated product came from Chilean supplier Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A.
FDA expanded recall on Sept. 2 to include Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend (lot 6040 01-6) sold at Walmart in 16 states.