Recall Update: Great Value & GreenWise Frozen Blueberries Linked to E. coli O145:H28 (Expanded Lot Details)
Check your freezer now: An E. coli O145:H28 investigation tied to frozen organic blueberries includes an expanded scope announced by the FDA on Sept. 2, 2026. If you have certain Great Value and GreenWise frozen berry products, do not eat, serve, or sell the listed lots—compare your package label (brand, product wording, lot code, and date) to the FDA’s identifiers.
This is the kind of recall update that matters for real home kitchens: the fastest way to protect your family is to do a quick “freezer inventory check” and remove only the lots FDA names.
What you need to check (FDA’s expanded lot details)
Start by pulling the exact packages in your freezer that match the FDA’s description for the investigation. Then match these label items exactly:
- Brand
- Product name/wording (for example, “frozen organic triple berry” for Great Value, and the specific “frozen blueberry/mixed berry” wording for GreenWise, as applicable)
- Package size
- Lot code
- Best-by / use-by date (use the date type the label shows)
Important: FDA’s outbreak investigation page contains the specific lot identifiers and dates included in the Sept. 2, 2026 expansion. Before you do anything else, open that FDA page and compare your label to the identifiers listed there.
Why this update matters
The FDA’s E. coli O145:H28 outbreak investigation describes a multistate situation linked to frozen organic blueberries supplied by Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. The consumer-facing takeaway is straightforward: if your package matches the brands, product descriptions, lot codes, and dates on the FDA’s expanded list, treat it as recalled/avoid.
Because this notice was expanded on Sept. 2, 2026, the safest move is not to rely on an older check. Re-check your freezer against the FDA’s updated identifiers.
What to do if you find a match
- Do not eat, serve, or sell the recalled lots.
- Set the package aside so it doesn’t get mixed back into your other frozen fruit.
- Follow the retailer instructions for return or refund if provided, or discard the product if that’s what the notice directs.
If you’re shopping from a family freezer (grandparents, shared homes, or a second fridge in the garage), it’s worth checking any backup boxes too—berry packs are easy to forget.
If the product was already thawed
If any of the matched lots were thawed in your kitchen, handle it as contaminated food. Don’t taste to “see if it’s still okay.” Instead:
- Do not taste the berries or food made with them.
- Contain it: bag it sely and keep it away from other foods.
- Clean and disinfect surfaces and utensils that may have touched thawed berries (countertops, sink areas, cutting boards, scoops, and bowls).
- Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after cleanup.
This “contain and clean” approach helps prevent cross-contamination, especially if anyone in the household already used spoons or utensils nearby.
Where to confirm the exact lot codes again
Use the FDA’s outbreak investigation page for E. coli O145:H28 Frozen Blueberries to verify the lot code(s), package size(s), and best-by/use-by dates included in the Sept. 2, 2026 expansion. If you want a one-stop place to track updates, the FoodSafety.gov Recalls & Outbreaks page also helps you confirm the latest official guidance.
Quick next step: Pull one relevant bag/box from the freezer, find the lot code and date on the label, and compare it directly to the FDA’s expanded identifiers—then remove only the lots that match.
