A blueberry recall first reported in July over the risk of E. coli contamination has been expanded to include frozen package mixes of strawberries, blackberries and blueberries sold at Walmart, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
One lot of 10-ounce packages of Great Value frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend has been recalled by Chilean supplier Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A.
The frozen berries were sold at select Walmart stores in 16 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas and Wisconsin.
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The supplier originally recalled packages of 10-ounce GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries in July after receiving reports of consumers getting sick after eating them.
There are no reports yet of people getting sick from the berry mix.
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The blueberries from the original recall were distributed to Publix stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
Seventeen people in Florida and Georgia have reported falling ill from the blueberries, including six hospitalizations.
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The mixed berries have a Universal Product Code of 7874211226 and best by date of Feb. 9, 2028.
E. coli O145 is a Shiga toxin-producing strain of the bacteria that can cause severe stomach cramps, diarrhea that may be bloody and nausea.
While most healthy people recover within about a week, infections can lead to a serious complication known as hemolytic uremic syndrome, particularly in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.
Consumers should throw the berry mix away or return it to Walmart for a refund.
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