Publix has recalled all lots of several GreenWise organic frozen blueberry and mixed berry products amid an ongoing investigation into a multistate outbreak of E. coli infections.
According to the FDA, Publix announced the recall on July 29 after frozen organic blueberries from supplier Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. were linked to an investigation into E. coli O145:H28 infections.
The recalled products include GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries in 10-ounce and 48-ounce packages, as well as GreenWise Organic Whole Mixed Berries in 10-ounce and 48-ounce packages. The products were sold at Publix stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
The FDA says 12 illnesses and four hospitalizations have been reported in Florida and Georgia. There have been no reported deaths. The last reported illness began on June 5, 2026.
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What are the symptoms of E. coli?
Symptoms can begin a few days after eating contaminated food or as long as nine days later. Common symptoms include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea and vomiting.
Some E. coli infections can cause severe bloody diarrhea and potentially lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious condition that can cause kidney failure.
What should shoppers do?
Consumers should check their freezers for the recalled GreenWise products and not eat them. The FDA recommends throwing the products away or returning them to Publix for a refund. If frozen berries were removed from their original packaging and you cannot determine whether they are part of the recall, they should also be discarded.
Anyone who handled the recalled berries should thoroughly clean and sanitize surfaces and containers that may have come into contact with them to help prevent cross-contamination.
The investigation remains ongoing, and the FDA says additional products could be added to the advisory as officials work to determine the source of the contamination.
