Urgent Blueberry Recall Issued in Missouri Over E. Coli

Health authorities have issued a warning that blueberries widely available in Missouri are now under an urgent recall due to potential E. Coli contamination.

The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a bulletin regarding Great Value blueberries which were widely available in Missouri Walmart stores. This is an expansion of a previously issued recall of frozen organic IQF blueberries and berry blends to include additional lots of Great Value frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend 10 OZ, Great Value frozen Organic Blueberries 10 OZ and one Lot of Trader Joe’s frozen Organic Mixed Berry Blend because of potential contamination with Escherichia coli O145:H28.

Missouri Walmart stores had these blueberries along with 29 other states. Here are the affected blueberries including label information:

• Product: Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend 10 OZ (Including Strawberries, Blackberries and Blueberries), with UPC: 7874211226
  Package Size: 10 oz
  Lot Code: 6 031 01, 6 041 01 (in front of the package)
  Best If Used By Date: January 31, 2028 and February 10, 2028
• Product: Great Value Organic Blueberries 10 OZ, with UPC: 7874211213
  Package Size: 10 oz
  Lot Code: 6 019 01, 6 040 01 and 6 163 01 (in front of the package)
  Best If Used By Date: January 19, 2028; February 9, 2028 and June 12, 2028.
• Product: Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend 12 OZ with UPC: 00977654
  Package Size: 12 oz
  Lot Code: 6 051 01 (in back of the package)
  Best Before Date: February 20, 2028

E. Coli is a dangerous illness. While a healthy person will normally recover, it can cause serious health issues for young children, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems that might develop hemolytic uremic syndrome as a complication. The symptoms of E. Coli sickness can include nausea, vomiting and bloody diarrhea. Check the full FDA bulletin for more details and potential updates.