Great Value Berry Blend Recall: Chile’s Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A has launched a recall for a lot of its ‘Organic Triple Berry Blend’ over fears that they may be contaminated with E Coli bacteria. The product was sold via the Great Value brand in 15 American states via Walmart.
Great Value Berry Blend Recall: Details of the Recall
San Carlos (Chilean city) based food manufacturer Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A recently initiated a voluntary recall for one lots of its Great Value Berry Blend product over Escherichia coli O145:H28 (E coli O1445) contamination concerns. The recalled product (Great Value Berry Blend) are sold in individual 10-ounce plastic cups in 16 US states – Minnesota and Wisconsin under the Great Value brand. The product has the UPC code of 7874211226 and only 1 lot code is affected – 6040 01-6.
Great Value Berry Blend Recall: Why Did the Recall Happen?
The initial recall was triggered by a multi-state outbreak of E. coli infections linked to frozen organic blueberries from the same Chilean supplier. And Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A launched the recent recall over fears that 1 lot of its Great Value Berry Blend product is at risk of potential contamination with Escherichia coli O145:H28 (E. coli O145), a dangerous Shiga toxin-producing strain.
According to the FDA, no reports of any illness have been reported from either of the recalled products. The supplier Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A is currently working in coordination with the FDA as part of the ongoing probe.
Great Value Berry Blend Recall: List of Affected States
The Great Value Berry Blend recall will affect the following US states where the product is sold and distributed:
- Alabama,
- Arkansas,
- Florida,
- Illinois,
- Indiana,
- Kentucky,
- Louisiana,
- Minnesota,
- Mississippi,
- Missouri,
- North Carolina,
- Ohio,
- Oklahoma,
- South Carolina,
- Texas
- Wisconsin.
Consumer Advisory: How to Return If Your Cup is Affected?
If your cup of the Great Value Berry Blend is among the affected ones, don’t panic as the return process is extremely hassle free. First check the pouch label to confirm it matches the lot code of 6040 01-6 (mentioned on front packaging). Then, go to the Walmart retail store where you bought the affected product. Show them the photo of the affected lot code, and the retailer will issue a full refund. For further questions about the recall, contact the customer care team at either the Info.foodsafety@comfrut.com or 336-899-5612 between 8 AM – 6 PM EST on weekdays.
