Frozen Organic Berry Recall Affects Walmart, Trader Joe's in Oklahoma
Frozen Organic Berry Recall Affects Walmart and Trader Joe's Shoppers in Oklahoma
An expanded frozen organic berry recall is raising food safety concerns for shoppers in Oklahoma and dozens of other states after products sold at Walmart, Trader Joe's and Publix were identified as potentially contaminated with E. coli O145:H28. Consumers are being urged to check their freezers for affected packages and avoid eating any recalled fruit.
The recall includes several varieties of organic frozen blueberries and mixed berries, with specific lot numbers and expiration dates extending into 2028. Oklahoma is among the states where affected Walmart and Trader Joe's products were distributed, making the announcement particularly relevant for local households.
Frozen Organic Berry Recall Includes Walmart and Trader Joe's Products
The recall covers Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend, sold in 10-ounce packages at Walmart, with UPC 7874211226 and lot codes 6 031 01 and 6 041 01. Affected packages carry best-by dates of January 31 and February 10, 2028.
Also included are Great Value Organic Blueberries, sold in 10-ounce packages, with UPC 7874211213 and lot codes 6 019 01, 6 040 01 and 6 163 01. Their best-by dates fall in January, February and June 2028.
Trader Joe's Organic Mixed Berry Blend, sold in 12-ounce packages, is affected under UPC 00977654, lot code 6 051 01, with a February 20, 2028, best-before date.
Publix GreenWise Products Also Included in Expanded Recall
The recall also identifies GreenWise Organic Frozen Blueberries and Mixed Berries sold at Publix in 10-ounce and 48-ounce packages. Distribution included eight southeastern states, although Oklahoma was not listed among Publix distribution locations.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, E. coli contamination can cause gastrointestinal illness, including severe abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Some infections can result in serious complications, particularly among vulnerable individuals.
Oklahoma Consumers Urged to Check Freezers for Recalled Berries
Affected Walmart products were distributed across 30 states and Puerto Rico, while Trader Joe's products reached 26 states and Washington, D.C.
Consumers should compare package UPCs, lot codes and best-by dates against the FDA recall announcement. Anyone with matching products should not consume them and should discard the berries or return them to the retailer for a refund.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends seeking medical attention for severe symptoms of E. coli infection, including bloody diarrhea, dehydration or persistent vomiting.
The FDA's October 2 recall announcement, its October 5 outbreak investigation update and the Publix GreenWise recall notice provide three authoritative sources for this story. The FDA reports that the outbreak ended September 21, with 17 illnesses, six hospitalizations and no deaths, but the expanded recall remains important because affected products may still be in household freezers.
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