E. coli Outbreak Linked to Frozen Blueberries

For Everyone

Recalled food

On July 3, 2026, Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. recalled frozen blueberries.

Affected product:

  • Frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries, 10 oz
  • Lot Code: 60401
  • Best By Date: February 9, 2028
  • Shipped to Publix retail stores throughout 8 states including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Green Wise Whole Blueberries
Frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries

What you should do

  • Do not eat any recalled frozen blueberries. Throw them away or return them to where you bought them.
  • Wash items and surfaces that may have touched the recalled blueberries using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.

Call your healthcare provider if you have any of these severe E. coli symptoms:

  • Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F
  • Diarrhea for more than 3 days that is not improving
  • Bloody diarrhea
  • So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down
  • Signs of dehydration, such as:
    • Not peeing much
    • Dry mouth and throat
    • Feeling dizzy when standing up

What Businesses Should Do

  • Do not sell or serve recalled frozen blueberries.
  • Wash and sanitize items and surfaces that may have come in contact with recalled blueberries.

Symptoms of E. coli

  • Most people infected with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli experience severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), and vomiting.
    • Symptoms usually start 3 to 4 days after swallowing the bacteria.
    • Most people recover without treatment after 5 to 7 days.
  • Some people may develop serious kidney problems (hemolytic uremic syndrome, also called HUS) and would need to be hospitalized.