The Publix frozen berries recall has expanded after the store recalled all lots of certain GreenWise organic frozen blueberries and whole mixed berries over potential E. coli O145:H28 contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the recalled products are connected to an ongoing multistate investigation involving 12 illnesses, four hospitalizations, and no reported deaths.
This investigation broadens an earlier recall involving a single lot of frozen blueberries. FDA and CDC investigators are continuing to work with state and local health authorities to determine the source of the contamination.
Products Included in the Publix GreenWise Recall
Under the updated Publix GreenWise recall, consumers should avoid all lots of the following products:
- GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries, 10-ounce: UPC 41415-06453
- GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries, 48-ounce: UPC 41415-12053
- GreenWise Organic Whole Mixed Berries, 10-ounce: UPC 41415-06753
- GreenWise Organic Whole Mixed Berries, 48-ounce: UPC 41415-12153
The FDA said Publix announced the expanded frozen fruit recall on July 29, 2026. Previously, on July 3, the supplier Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. of San Carlos, Chile, recalled one lot of 10-ounce GreenWise organic frozen blueberries identified by lot code 60401 and a best-by date of February 9, 2028.
GreenWise Frozen Berries Recall Affects 8 States
The GreenWise frozen berries recall involves products shipped to Publix stores across eight states:
- Alabama
- Florida
- Georgia
- Kentucky
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Virginia
E. coli contamination has so far been reported in Florida and Georgia, while distribution of the products involved in the Publix frozen berries recall has been confirmed across the eight states listed above. The FDA cautions that distribution may have extended beyond the confirmed locations.
E. coli Outbreak Linked to Publix Frozen Berries Recall
The current E. coli outbreak in the USA involves strain O145:H28, a type of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) that can cause gastrointestinal illness and, in some cases, serious complications.
According to the FDA, illnesses began between May 11 and June 5, 2026. During the investigation, seven of nine interviewed patients reported eating frozen blueberries, while five specifically reported consuming GreenWise organic frozen blueberries purchased at Publix. Four people have been hospitalized cause of these contaminated frozen blueberries.
Amid the Publix frozen berries recall, the store had already implemented an internal stop-sale for the products at the end of June, and the recalled items remain unavailable for purchase.
E. coli Contamination Symptoms to Watch For
E. coli symptoms can begin several days after exposure and may occur up to 9 days after eating contaminated food.
Common symptoms of E. coli infection include:
- Severe stomach cramps
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Some infections can cause bloody diarrhea and progress to hemolytic uremic syndrome (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.
What Consumers Should Do About the Publix Frozen Berries Recall
Consumers who may have the Publix recalled products should not eat, sell, or serve them.
- FDA advises checking freezers carefully and either throwing the products away or returning them to the place of purchase.
- If Publix frozen berries were removed from their original packaging and their recall status cannot be confirmed, consumers should discard them.
- Surfaces, containers and other items that came into contact with the berries should also be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
- Anyone who consumed products included in the Publix frozen berries recall and develops symptoms consistent with E. coli infection should contact a healthcare provider.
FDA Frozen Berry Recall Investigation Continues
The FDA frozen berry recall investigation remains active. FDA conducted a remote regulatory assessment of the Chilean supplier and identified concerns involving at least one additional blueberry lot used in other GreenWise products.
The agency has also added products from Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. to Import Alert 99-35, allowing affected frozen blueberries entering the United States to be detained without physical examination under the applicable regulatory process.
Months before another frozen blueberry recall occurred due to listeria contamination risk involving over 55,000 pounds of frozen fruit boxes.
With investigators still working to identify the contamination source of the Publix frozen berries recall and E. Coli outbreak, additional products could be added to the advisory. Consumers should therefore monitor official FDA and Publix updates as the investigation develops.
