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Organic Triple Berry Blend Strawberries recall
Summary
Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. is recalling Organic Triple Berry Blend Strawberries (food). According to the FDA report, the reason is: Potential E. coli O145:H28 Contamination. The FDA rated this a Class I: most serious: there is a reasonable chance the product could cause serious health problems or death. Recall status: Ongoing.
Understanding this recall
What happened
Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur is recalling a frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend (strawberries, blackberries and blueberries) because of potential contamination with E. coli O145:H28.
Why it matters
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), such as O157:H7 or O145, can cause severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody) and vomiting. Some people, especially young children and older adults, develop hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure. Raw sprouts and produce eaten uncooked are known sources. Frozen berries are often eaten without cooking, for example in smoothies, so freezing alone doesn't make them safe.
Who should pay attention
Shoppers in Arkansas, the state listed in the report.
Distribution in the FDA report: AR
How to check your product
Check the lot number and best-by date on the bag.
Codes listed by the FDA: Lot 6 040 01-6 Best by Date Feb 09 2028
Based only on the FDA enforcement record plus general public-health background on this type of hazard. Not medical advice; if you have symptoms or concerns, contact a doctor or pharmacist.
Details from the FDA report
- Product
- Organic Triple Berry Blend Strawberries, Blackberries & Blueberries, NET WT 10 OZ (283g), packed in plastic bag, 5 bags per case of 10 OZ each. KEEP FROZEN
- Reason
- Potential E. coli O145:H28 Contamination
- Lot / code info
- Lot 6 040 01-6 Best by Date Feb 09 2028
- Quantity
- 3,026 cases
- Distribution
- AR
- Recalling company
- Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., San Carlos, N/A Chile
- Recall started
- August 28, 2026
- FDA report date
- September 23, 2026
- Classification
- Class I: Most serious: there is a reasonable chance the product could cause serious health problems or death.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall number
- H-1380-2026
What to do
- Check whether you have this product, and compare the lot numbers, codes, or dates on your package with the codes listed above.
- If it matches, stop using it and keep it away from children and pets.
- Contact the recalling company (Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A.) or the store where you bought it about returns or refunds.
- If you think the product made you or someone else sick, contact a doctor or pharmacist. In an emergency call 911.
- You can report problems to the FDA via MedWatch.