Recall Watch: Publix GreenWise Frozen Blueberries and Mixed Berries Recalled During E. coli Outbreak

Q: What products are recalled?

The expanded recall includes: GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries - 10 oz — UPC 41415-06453 - 48 oz — UPC 41415-12053 GreenWise Organic Whole Mixed Berries - 10 oz — UPC 41415-06753 - 48 oz — UPC 41415-12153 Unlike the original recall, which involved one specific lot, Publix's July 29 action covers all lots of these four products. The berries were shipped to Publix stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Publix had already placed the products under an internal stop-sale by the end of June, and FDA reports that they remain unavailable for sale.

Q: Why were the berries recalled?

The berries may be contaminated with E. coli O145:H28, a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, or STEC. This strain can cause severe stomach cramps, diarrhea that may become bloody and vomiting. Although many people recover within about a week, some infections can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome, or HUS, a potentially life-threatening form of kidney failure. Young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems may face a higher risk of severe complications.

Q: Has anyone gotten sick?

Yes. As of FDA's latest outbreak update, 12 people have been infected with the outbreak strain, with illnesses reported in Florida and Georgia. Four people were hospitalized and no deaths have been reported. Illness onset dates ranged from May 11 through June 5, 2026. Of the nine sick people interviewed during the investigation, seven reported eating frozen blueberries, and five specifically reported eating GreenWise organic frozen blueberries purchased from Publix. That does not mean every recalled package contained E. coli. It does mean the epidemiological evidence was strong enough for investigators to link the outbreak to these frozen blueberries and for additional precautionary recalls to follow.

Q: Why did the recall expand?

This is an important part of the story. On July 3, 2026, the Chilean supplier initially recalled only: GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries, 10 ozLot: 60401, printed as 6 040 01Best By: February 9, 2028 That initial FDA enforcement recall, H-1181-2026, was subsequently classified Class I, FDA's most serious recall category. FDA then conducted a remote regulatory assessment of the supplier. Investigators found concerns involving at least one additional lot of blueberries that had been used in other GreenWise frozen products. Publix responded by recalling all lots of the four GreenWise blueberry and mixed-berry products on July 29. FDA has also placed frozen blueberries from this Chilean supplier on Import Alert 99-35, meaning future shipments may be detained at the U.S. border without physical examination until the company demonstrates that the underlying concerns have been resolved.

Q: Is the recall still active?

The FDA currently lists the outbreak investigation as ongoing and continues to advise consumers not to eat, sell or serve the recalled GreenWise frozen blueberries and mixed berries. The initial FDA enforcement recall, H-1181-2026, also remains listed as ongoing in current FDA-derived enforcement data.

Anthonette Young

Aug 28

3 min read

Original recall initiated: July 3, 2026Publix expanded recall announced: July 29, 2026FDA publication of expanded recall: July 30, 2026Outbreak status: OngoingHazard: E. coli O145:H28Retailer/Brand: Publix GreenWise

If you have frozen berries tucked into your freezer, particularly GreenWise products purchased at Publix, check the package before using them.

Publix has recalled all lots of its GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and GreenWise Organic Whole Mixed Berries in both 10-ounce and 48-ounce packages because of possible contamination with E. coli O145:H28. The FDA and CDC are continuing to investigate a multistate outbreak linked to organic frozen blueberries supplied by Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. of San Carlos, Chile.

What products are recalled?

The expanded recall includes:

GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries

10 oz — UPC 41415-06453
48 oz — UPC 41415-12053

GreenWise Organic Whole Mixed Berries

10 oz — UPC 41415-06753
48 oz — UPC 41415-12153

Unlike the original recall, which involved one specific lot, Publix's July 29 action covers all lots of these four products.

The berries were shipped to Publix stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Publix had already placed the products under an internal stop-sale by the end of June, and FDA reports that they remain unavailable for sale.

Why were the berries recalled?

The berries may be contaminated with E. coli O145:H28, a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, or STEC.

This strain can cause severe stomach cramps, diarrhea that may become bloody and vomiting. Although many people recover within about a week, some infections can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome, or HUS, a potentially life-threatening form of kidney failure. Young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems may face a higher risk of severe complications.

Has anyone gotten sick?

Yes.

As of FDA's latest outbreak update, 12 people have been infected with the outbreak strain, with illnesses reported in Florida and Georgia. Four people were hospitalized and no deaths have been reported. Illness onset dates ranged from May 11 through June 5, 2026.

Of the nine sick people interviewed during the investigation, seven reported eating frozen blueberries, and five specifically reported eating GreenWise organic frozen blueberries purchased from Publix.

That does not mean every recalled package contained E. coli. It does mean the epidemiological evidence was strong enough for investigators to link the outbreak to these frozen blueberries and for additional precautionary recalls to follow.

Why did the recall expand?

This is an important part of the story.

On July 3, 2026, the Chilean supplier initially recalled only:

GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries, 10 ozLot: 60401, printed as 6 040 01Best By: February 9, 2028

That initial FDA enforcement recall, H-1181-2026, was subsequently classified Class I, FDA's most serious recall category.

FDA then conducted a remote regulatory assessment of the supplier. Investigators found concerns involving at least one additional lot of blueberries that had been used in other GreenWise frozen products. Publix responded by recalling all lots of the four GreenWise blueberry and mixed-berry products on July 29.

FDA has also placed frozen blueberries from this Chilean supplier on Import Alert 99-35, meaning future shipments may be detained at the U.S. border without physical examination until the company demonstrates that the underlying concerns have been resolved.

Is the recall still active?

The FDA currently lists the outbreak investigation as ongoing and continues to advise consumers not to eat, sell or serve the recalled GreenWise frozen blueberries and mixed berries.

The initial FDA enforcement recall, H-1181-2026, also remains listed as ongoing in current FDA-derived enforcement data.

What should consumers do?

Check your freezer.

If you have any of the recalled GreenWise products, do not eat them. Return them to Publix for a full refund or throw them away.

If frozen berries were removed from their original packaging and you cannot determine whether they were part of the recall, FDA recommends discarding them rather than guessing.

FDA also recommends cleaning and sanitizing containers and surfaces that came into contact with recalled berries to reduce the possibility of cross-contamination.

Maria Approved It Takeaway

This isn't simply a precautionary recall based on a questionable laboratory sample.

There are confirmed illnesses, hospitalizations and epidemiological evidence connecting the outbreak to frozen blueberries. Investigators also found enough additional concern at the supplier level for Publix to expand the recall from one lot of blueberries to all lots of four GreenWise frozen berry products.

And because these are frozen products with a long shelf life, the most important question isn't whether Publix still has them on the shelf.

It's whether one of those bags is still sitting in your freezer.