Thousands of Blueberries Recalled, Classified at FDA’s Highest Warning Level for Potential E. Coli Contamination Chiara KimWed, August 19, 2026 at 9:40 PM UTC 153 Publix recalled certain frozen blueberries over E. coli riskCredit: FDA Publix recalled frozen organic blueberries and mixed berries due to potential E.
Thousands of Blueberries Recalled, Classified at FDA’s Highest Warning Level for Potential E. Coli Contamination
Chiara KimWed, August 19, 2026 at 9:40 PM UTC
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Publix recalled certain frozen blueberries over E. coli riskCredit: FDA -
Publix recalled frozen organic blueberries and mixed berries due to potential E. coli contamination across eight states
The FDA classified the recall as Class I, indicating potential serious health risks upon consumption
Customers are advised to discard or return affected products and sanitize areas they touched to prevent further contamination
A recall of frozen blueberries has been elevated to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s highest warning level.
The agency classified Publix’s voluntary recall of certain frozen organic blueberries and mixed berries due to potential E. coli contamination as a Class I recall on Aug. 18, per FDA enforcement reports.
The Class I categorization indicates that “a reasonable probability” exists that using or being exposed to the berries “will cause serious adverse health consequences or death,” per the FDA.
The ongoing recall, which was first initiated by Publix on June 25, includes 10-oz. frozen Organic Whole Blueberries with expiration dates before Feb. 9, 2028 and the UPC 41415-06453.
The recall affects 44,994 units of the item, per an FDA enforcement report.
The affected items were distributed in Publix stores across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
Publix’s recall of 39,520 units of 10-oz. Organic Whole Mixed Berries with the same expiration dates that were distributed in the same states was also classified as a Class I recall, an FDA enforcement report shows.
The affected Whole Mixed Berries have a UPC of 41415-06753.
The FDA also classified Publix’s recall of 37,260 units of 48-oz. Frozen Organic Whole Blueberries as a Class I recall on Aug. 18, per another enforcement report.
The Publix recall of GreenWise frozen blueberries and mixed berries was classified as a Class I recallCredit: FDA
The affected 48-oz. items were also recalled for potential E. coli contamination on June 25 and have expiration dates prior to Feb. 9, 2028. They were distributed in the same states as the 10-oz. recalled blueberries.
The blueberries have the UPC 41415-12053.
The FDA also classified the Publix recall of 48-oz. Frozen Organic Whole Mixed Berries, which impacted 60,320 units with the same expiration dates and distribution states, as a Class I recall.
The impacted mixed berries have a UPC of 41415-12153.
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Publix recalled all lots of its GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries due to potential E. coli contamination on July 29, per an FDA announcement.
The recall impacted Organic IQF Frozen Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries in 10-oz. and 48-oz. packages.
The recall follows a more limited recall initiated by the retailer’s supplier, Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., San Carlos, Chile on July 3, which impacted 10-oz. GreenWise Organic Blueberries with lot code 60401 and a best-by date of Feb. 9, 2028.
“Based on the public health officials’ product traceback and epidemiological information, Publix is now taking further action out of an abundance of caution to recall all lots of GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries,” Publix said in its July 29 announcement.
Publix said customers should not consume the affected items, instead discarding them or returning them for a refund.
The company stopped selling the items by the end of June, it said in the announcement.
“These products remain unavailable for sale,” the company said.
Publix and Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
The FDA is investigating an outbreak of E. coli linked to the recalled frozen blueberries and mixed berries from Publix. The outbreak has impacted 11 people in Florida and one person in Georgia, with four hospitalizations.
“Do not eat, sell or serve recalled GreenWise Organic Frozen Whole Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries,” the FDA said.
It added that customers and retailers with the recalled berries should sanitize areas that they touched.
Per the FDA, E. coli can cause symptoms like severe stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting.
For individuals with weakened immune systems, young children and older adults in particular, some E. coli infections can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious complication that can lead to kidney failure, per the Centers for Disease Control.
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