Duane Beckett
Publix is alerting shoppers to a recall involving one lot of frozen GreenWise organic blueberries after 12 E. coli illnesses were linked to the product.
According to the FDA, Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. of San Carlos, Chile, recalled 10-ounce bags of frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries on July 3, 2026.
The FDA published the recall notice on July 6, 2026. The product was shipped to Publix stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
I’ve learned to take freezer recalls seriously. Frozen fruit has a way of sitting behind ice packs and half-used vegetables for months and is often easy to miss.
Check the blueberry bag
Delish reported that shoppers should look for 10-ounce bags of GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries with lot code 60401 and a best-by date of February 9, 2028.
Publix is advising customers to return or throw away affected frozen GreenWise blueberries purchased on or before July 3, 2026.
No other lot codes or best-by dates are included in the recall.
Why the blueberries were recalled
This recall is tied to possible contamination with E. coli O145:H28, a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli strain.
The FDA said 12 confirmed cases of stomach illness were reported between May 11, 2026, and June 5, 2026, in connection with the outbreak strain. Four people have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
The Mayo Clinic states that some E. coli strains can cause bad stomach cramps, bloody loose stools, and vomiting. Symptoms often begin three to four days after contact with the bacteria, though they can start sooner or more than a week later.
Older adults and young children face a higher risk of serious complications.
Don’t eat the recalled berries
Anyone with the recalled blueberries should not eat them.
According to the FDA, consumers should throw the product away or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
If the berries were removed from the original package and you can’t tell whether they’re part of the recall, the FDA says to throw them away. The agency also recommends cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces or containers the recalled blueberries touched.
The Mayo Clinic advises contacting a healthcare professional if loose stools last more than two days or if stools are bloody.