Frozen Fruit Recall Expands To Popular Stores In New Jersey

New Jersey Shoppers, Check Your Freezer

If you have a bag of frozen berries hiding in the back of your freezer, you might want to take a closer look before making your next smoothie.

A recall involving frozen organic fruit has been expanded after the products were linked to an E. coli outbreak that sickened 17 people and resulted in six hospitalizations.

And yes, New Jersey is one of the states included in the recall.

Walmart Frozen Fruit Recalled

The recalled products include certain lots of Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend and Great Value Frozen Organic Blueberries sold at Walmart.

The products were distributed to Walmart stores across 33 states, including New Jersey.

If you have these products at home, check the packaging carefully. The recalled Great Value products have UPC numbers 7874211226 and 7874211213.

Trader Joe’s Is Also Included

Trader Joe’s shoppers aren't being left out of this recall either. An additional lot of Trader Joe’s Frozen Organic Mixed Berry Blend has been added.

Walmart and Trader Joe’s are both incredibly popular grocery stores here in New Jersey, so this is definitely something local shoppers will want to pay attention to.

If you have one of the recalled products, don't eat it. Check the package against the recall information and follow the recommended instructions for disposing of it or returning it.

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It’s always worth taking a few minutes to check that freezer. That bag of berries might be something you completely forgot you bought.