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Publix Recalls Frozen Berries Over E. coli Concerns
Publix has issued a recall for specific GreenWise Organic frozen blueberry and mixed berry products due to potential E. coli contamination. The recall follows an FDA investigation into a multistate outbreak of E. coli infections.
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Consumers in eight states who purchased these specific frozen berry products are advised to discard them or return them to Publix for a full refund to avoid potential E. coli exposure.
Key Facts
- Publix recalled all lots of GreenWise Organic Frozen Whole Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries due to potential E. coli O145:H28 contamination.
- The recall affects 10-ounce and 48-ounce packages of GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries.
- Recalled products were distributed to Publix stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
- Customers are instructed to discard the products or return them to any Publix store for a full refund.
- An initial recall occurred on July 3 for a single lot code (60401) of 10-ounce frozen GreenWise Organic Blueberries with a best-by date of February 9, 2028.
- The recall is linked to an ongoing FDA investigation into a multistate E. coli outbreak.
Who's Mentioned
organizationFrutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A.“Supplier that initiated the initial recall of a specific lot code.”organizationFood and Drug Administration“Federal agency overseeing the investigation and recall.”other48“Package size in ounces.”other10“Package size in ounces.”organizationPublix“Retailer issuing the product recall.”other60401“Specific lot code for the initial recall.”