The Food and Drug Administration recalls Great Value-brand frozen berries from Walmart stores due to potential E. coli contamination.
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall for Great Value-brand frozen berries sold at Walmart locations across 16 states. This action follows a previous recall of GreenWise-brand frozen berries sold at Publics, which were linked to an E. coli outbreak that has sickened 17 people in Florida and Georgia.
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While there are no reported illnesses associated with the Great Value products yet, the Food and Drug Administration took the action as a precautionary measure based on traceback information. The berries were identified as being affected by Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, a strain known to cause hemolytic uremic syndrome, a condition that can damage blood vessels and lead to kidney failure. Consumers are advised to check the lot codes on the front of the package and discard any recalled products or return them to Walmart for a refund. Because the products have expiration dates into 2028, they may still be in many consumers' freezers.