FDA Update: Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend Recall Expanded — Check Lot 6040 01-6
Quick check: Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend (10 oz) sold at Walmart is part of an expanded FDA recall linked to the E. coli O145:H28 outbreak investigation. Do not eat any package that shows lot code 6040 01-6 and a best-by date of Feb 9, 2028.
This update matters because the FDA notice ties the affected product identifiers to the expanding investigation, so your safest move is to compare your package exactly to what FDA lists.
What’s updated in this FDA recall
In its outbreak investigation updates, the FDA states that the recall for Great Value frozen organic triple berry blend has been expanded to include specific packaged units identified by lot 6040 01-6 and best-by Feb 9, 2028, sold at Walmart. FDA’s consumer guidance is straightforward: do not eat the product that matches those identifiers.
How to check your freezer package (do this first)
- Find the package of Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend in the 10 oz size.
- Look on the label for the lot code.
- Look on the label for the best-by date.
- If your package shows lot 6040 01-6 and best-by Feb 9, 2028, it matches the FDA-listed recalled identifiers.
Tip: If you have more than one bag, check each one. Lot codes and best-by dates can vary by package.
If your package matches, what to do at home
- Do not eat the berries.
- Discard or return the package for a refund (follow the option FDA indicates in its consumer instructions).
- To reduce the chance of spreading contamination to other foods in your freezer, FDA also recommends cleaning and sanitizing freezer surfaces and containers that may have been touched during storage or handling.
How to clean/sanitize your freezer (practical, parent-friendly steps)
After you remove the recalled berries, focus on surfaces that may have contacted the package or any drips/frost transfer. A simple approach:
- Remove other food only if needed to safely access the area.
- Wipe shelves, drawers, and the area where the product sat.
- Sanitize the surfaces and any containers that may have been touched, following your sanitizer product’s directions.
- Wash your hands after cleanup.
If the berries were placed in a container or bag within your freezer, you may also want to sanitize the outside of that container after removing the product.
When to call a healthcare provider
If you feel sick after eating the recalled product, FDA’s guidance encourages contacting a healthcare provider and mentioning possible exposure related to E. coli from the outbreak-linked berries.
Where to get the latest recall/outbreak updates
- Check FDA’s outbreak investigation page for ongoing updates tied to this E. coli O145:H28 investigation.
- For the most current status of recalls and safety alerts, use FDA’s Recalls, Market Withdrawals & Safety Alerts hub and FoodSafety.gov’s Recalls and Outbreaks listings.
Bottom line: If your Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend (10 oz) shows lot 6040 01-6 and best-by Feb 9, 2028, stop using it now. Discard or return for a refund, then sanitize any freezer touchpoints to help keep the rest of your groceries safe.
