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Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. Expands Recall to Include One Lot of Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend Because of Potential Contamination with Escherichia coli O145:H28 (E. coli O145)
Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
Dental practices that serve frozen fruit smoothies in operatories or employee lounges must pull the affected Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend lot to prevent E. coli O145 infection among patients and staff.
Key points
- Recall expanded 2 Sep 2026 by Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. (Chile) to include one lot of Great Value 10 oz Organic Triple Berry Blend, originally recalled 3 Jul 2026 for IQF blueberries.
- Pathogen: E. coli O145:H28; produce was processed in Chile and distributed to U.S. retailers.
- Action for clinics: check freezers for lot codes matching the recall notice and dispose of any product; document removal for infection-control logs.
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