If you shop at Publix in the Southeast, check your freezer now: one specific lot of GreenWise organic frozen blueberries is tied to an active E. coli outbreak that has already hospitalized four people.
What Was Recalled?
Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., a Chilean produce company, recalled GreenWise-brand Organic IQF (individually quick frozen) Blueberries sold at Publix after federal health officials linked them to a multistate E. coli outbreak. The recall covers 10-ounce bags from lot 60401 with a best-by date of February 9, 2028, sold at Publix stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.The FDA and CDC announced the outbreak investigation on July 6, 2026: twelve people have been reported ill with E. coli O145:H28 and four have been hospitalized. Florida health officials flagged the illness cluster on July 1. E. coli O145 is a Shiga toxin-producing strain whose infections can progress to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious form of kidney failure — the reason officials are urging consumers not to eat the berries even cooked.
What Should You Do?
Check your freezer for the recalled bag — GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries, 10 ounces, lot 60401, best-by February 9, 2028. If you have it, do not eat the berries, even in baked goods or smoothies, because Shiga toxin-producing E. coli can survive light cooking and cross-contaminate surfaces. Throw the bag away or return it to any Publix store for a refund, and clean and sanitize anything the berries touched — freezer drawers, blenders, containers, and countertops.If anyone in your household ate the berries, watch for symptoms over the next several days: severe stomach cramps, diarrhea that may turn bloody, and vomiting, typically beginning 3–4 days after exposure. Contact a healthcare provider if symptoms appear, and seek urgent care for possible HUS warning signs — decreased urination, unusual fatigue, or pale color — especially in children and older adults.
Is There a Lawsuit?
No lawsuit has been filed as of publication. Outbreaks with confirmed hospitalizations frequently lead to personal-injury claims once health investigators link individual illnesses to the product, and food-safety firms typically move quickly in E. coli HUS cases. We will update this page if litigation emerges from this outbreak.Frequently Asked Questions
Which Publix blueberries are recalled?
GreenWise-brand Organic IQF (individually quick frozen) Blueberries in 10-ounce bags, lot 60401, with a best-by date of February 9, 2028, produced by Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. of Chile. They were sold at Publix stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
What is the E. coli outbreak linked to frozen blueberries?
The FDA and CDC announced a multistate outbreak investigation on July 6, 2026 tied to E. coli O145:H28. Twelve people have been reported ill and four hospitalized. E. coli O145 is a Shiga toxin-producing strain that can cause severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea, and in serious cases hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure.
What should I do with recalled GreenWise blueberries?
Do not eat them, even cooked. Check your freezer for 10-oz GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries with lot 60401 and best-by February 9, 2028, then throw them away or return them to any Publix for a refund. Clean and sanitize any surfaces or containers the berries touched.
What if I already ate the recalled blueberries?
Watch for symptoms of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli — severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), and vomiting — which usually start 3 to 4 days after exposure. Contact a healthcare provider if symptoms develop, and mention the recalled berries. Seek care urgently for signs of HUS such as decreased urination, extreme fatigue, or loss of color.
Is there a lawsuit over the blueberry E. coli outbreak?
No lawsuit has been filed as of publication. Outbreaks with confirmed hospitalizations often draw personal-injury claims once case investigations link specific illnesses to the product; we will update this page if litigation emerges.
Sources
• FDA — Outbreak investigation: E. coli, frozen blueberries (July 2026)• FDA — Recalls, market withdrawals & safety alerts (Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur notice)
• Today — Frozen blueberries sold at Publix recalled amid E. coli outbreak
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