🔥 Trending Blueberry Recall: What You Need to Know About the E. Coli Outbreak

Publix Recalls Frozen Organic Blueberries Due to E. coli Contamination

As of July 6, 2026, Publix has issued a recall for its GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries due to potential contamination with E. coli bacteria. This recall follows an investigation by the FDA and CDC into a multistate outbreak of E. coli infections linked to the product ¹².

Details of the Recall

• Product: Frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries ¹.
• Reason for Recall: Potential E. coli contamination ¹.
• Affected Stores: Publix supermarkets across eight states ³⁴. These states include Virginia and North Carolina, among others ⁷.
• Issuing Company: Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., the supplier of the blueberries ¹².

Health Impact and Investigation

• Illnesses: Twelve individuals across two states have reported illnesses linked to the consumption of these blueberries between May 11 and June 5, 2026 ²⁵.
• Hospitalizations: Four of the infected individuals have required hospitalization ².
• Fatalities: No deaths have been reported in connection with this outbreak ².
• Symptoms of E. coli: E. coli bacteria can cause severe stomach illnesses ⁶.

Consumer Actions

Customers who have purchased the recalled frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries are advised to dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Previous Recalls

This is not the first time frozen blueberries have been subject to a recall. In February 2025, nearly 60,000 pounds of individually quick-frozen blueberries from Oregon Potato Company LLC (doing business as Willamette Valley Fruit Company) were recalled due to possible Listeria contamination ⁸. This highlights the ongoing importance of food safety vigilance for consumers and producers alike.