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NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayAugust 20, 2026Hillsborough

FDA classifies Publix frozen berry recall as Class I due to E. coli risk

The FDA has designated the recall of GreenWise Organic frozen blueberries and mixed berries as a Class I recall, the agency's most serious classification, due to links with a multistate E. coli outbreak. Customers are advised to discard or return all 10-ounce and 48-ounce bags of the affected products sold at Publix stores across eight states.

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Why It Matters

Consumers who purchased these frozen berries may be at risk of severe illness from E. coli, and are advised to check their freezers and return the products to Publix for a full refund.

Key Facts

  • The FDA classified the recall of GreenWise Organic Whole Frozen Blueberries and Whole Frozen Mixed Berries as a Class I recall.
  • A Class I recall indicates a reasonable probability that use of the product will cause severe health consequences or death.
  • The recall is linked to at least 12 confirmed cases of E. coli O145 infection.
  • Affected products include all lots of 10-ounce and 48-ounce bags.
  • The berries were sold in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
  • The outbreak investigation is being conducted by the CDC.
  • Symptoms of E. coli O145 include severe stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea that may be bloody.
  • Infection can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious complication, particularly in children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.
  • Customers can contact Publix Customer Care at 800-242-1227, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.

Who's Mentioned

organizationCenters for Disease Control and Prevention“Agency investigating the E. coli outbreak.”organizationFood and Drug Administration“Federal agency that classified the recall.”organizationPublix“Retailer where affected berries were sold.”