Expanded Recall Update: Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend (Lot 6040 01-6) Linked to E. coli O145:H28 — Quick Freezer Check
Quick freezer check: If you have Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend (10-oz), do not eat it if it matches lot code 6040 01-6 and Best If Used By Feb. 9, 2028. The FDA has expanded a recall connected to a multistate outbreak investigation of E. coli O145:H28 involving frozen berry products.
Quick freezer check (what to look for on the bag):
Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend (10-oz) + Lot 6040 01-6 + Best If Used By Feb. 9, 2028
What’s happening
The FDA expanded a consumer notice involving Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend that is linked, through the investigation, to E. coli O145:H28 connected to a multistate outbreak of foodborne illness. Because the recall is tied to specific identifiers, the action comes down to matching the exact lot code and “Best If Used By” date on your package.
How to confirm you have the recalled product
Check the 10-oz package for:
- Brand/product: Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend
- Lot code: 6040 01-6
- Best If Used By: Feb. 9, 2028
Important: Only take action if the package matches both the lot code and the “Best If Used By” date above, as directed in the FDA notice.
What to do right now
Per the FDA recall notice, if your package matches lot 6040 01-6 and Best If Used By Feb. 9, 2028:
- Do not eat the product.
- Discard or return it following the instructions provided in the FDA notice.
If you are unsure whether the date/lot matches, it’s safest to pause and re-check the package before using it in smoothies, baking, or any meal planning.
If you handled the berries: do a quick cleanup to reduce cross-contamination
Even if you didn’t eat the product, it can still be smart to clean up any freezer or kitchen contact points—especially if the package may have leaked or touched surfaces you use often.
Here are calm, practical steps aligned with good kitchen food-safety habits:
- Remove and contain: Take the recalled berries out of the freezer and keep the package closed as you move it.
- Sanitize freezer contact surfaces: Wipe and sanitize the freezer shelf/bin and any area where the package sat.
- Clean containers and utensils: If you used a scoop, bowl, pan, or reusable container to handle or transfer the berries, wash with hot, soapy water, then sanitize if you have a suitable sanitizing method.
- Kitchen counters and sink: Clean and sanitize counters where the package or contents may have touched, and wash your sink thoroughly.
- Wash hands: Wash hands after handling the product and after cleanup.
If you want one simple rule: clean anything that the package (or berry juices) touched, then move on with your day.
Where to get official updates
For the most current recall and investigation details, check the FDA’s recall notice for Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend, and follow ongoing outbreak tracking through the CDC’s foodborne outbreak hub.
Next steps for families and grocery shoppers
- Check the label on your 10-oz bags for lot 6040 01-6 and Best If Used By Feb. 9, 2028.
- If it matches, stop using it and follow the FDA instructions to discard or return.
- Do a brief cleanup of freezer and kitchen surfaces/containers that were touched.
These quick steps help keep your pantry routines straightforward while you follow the official guidance.
