Check Your Freezer: FDA/CDC Update Expands E. coli O145:H28 Recall for Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend
Quick freezer check: If you have Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend (10 oz), you need to compare the package identifiers against the latest FDA update for an E. coli O145:H28 outbreak investigation.
As of an FDA update dated Sept. 3, 2026, the affected product now includes a specific lot and best-by date. The official guidance is straightforward: do not eat it—discard or return it and clean up any freezer surfaces or food-contact items that may have touched the product or its packaging exterior.
Why this matters (the FDA/CDC connection)
CDC and FDA are investigating a multistate E. coli O145:H28 outbreak linked to frozen blueberries, and FDA is coordinating consumer protections through outbreak updates and recall actions. Because this is an active investigation, FDA may update the list of affected products/identifiers as more information becomes available, so it’s worth re-checking when new notices appear.
What to check in your freezer
Look on the package for the following identifiers (as provided by FDA):
- Product name: Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend
- Package size: 10 oz
- Lot code: 6040 01-6
- Best-by date: Feb 9, 2028
Where this product was sold
FDA states this expanded recall item was sold at Walmart in 16 states. (Use the official FDA notice to confirm the current state list, since your local store might be included even if you don’t remember the exact purchase date.)
What to do if you have it
If your package matches lot 6040 01-6 and best-by Feb 9, 2028 for the Great Value 10 oz Triple Berry Blend, FDA advises:
- Do not eat the product (and don’t “taste-test” to decide).
- Discard or return the item according to FDA’s consumer guidance.
How to clean/sanitize at home (freezer-safe steps)
Because frozen foods can make a mess during handling—especially when moving packages around—FDA’s guidance focuses on reducing the chance of cross-contamination during cleanup. If the affected package or its exterior may have contacted your freezer area, drawer, or containers, follow these practical steps:
- Set the recalled package aside safely so you don’t smear residue around your freezer.
- Remove nearby food only if needed to access the touched surfaces (and keep other foods covered while you work).
- Clean first, then sanitize. Use the approach FDA describes: remove visible residue and then sanitize food-contact areas/surfaces that were likely touched by the product or its packaging exterior.
- Pay attention to “contact points”—freezer shelves/drawers, the freezer floor, and any containers or utensils that touched the package or its exterior.
- Prevent recontamination. Use fresh paper towels or wipes for the final sanitation step, and wash your hands well after handling cleaning supplies and the discarded/returned item.
If you’re unsure whether a surface was touched, it’s usually safest to treat it as “at risk” and clean/sanitize that area—especially container lids, scoop handles, or anything that contacted the exterior of the bag.
Investigation isn’t over—keep checking
CDC’s outbreak page and FDA’s investigation and recall postings are the best places to confirm whether additional products or identifiers are added. If you store multiple brands of frozen berries, this is also a good moment to tighten up your freezer routine: label leftovers clearly, and avoid letting frozen packages rest on the same tray or container you use for other foods.
Calm next steps for today
- Check your freezer for Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend (10 oz) with lot 6040 01-6 and best-by Feb 9, 2028.
- If it matches, don’t eat it—discard or return.
- Clean and sanitize freezer surfaces and any containers/utensils that may have touched the package exterior.
- Re-check FDA updates in case the investigation expands again.
