When People Got Sick: E. coli Outbreak, July 2026

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Key points

This outbreak is over. CDC and public health officials in several states investigated a multistate outbreak of E. coli infections linked to frozen blueberries. Recalled frozen blueberries have best by dates through 2028. If you have recalled blueberries or berry mixes in your home, throw them out or return them to the store.

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When people got sick

This chart shows when the 17 people in this E. coli outbreak got sick.

The true number of sick people in this outbreak was also likely much higher than the number reported. This is because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for E. coli.

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National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)
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Published: July 6, 2026
Updated: September 21, 2026

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Reviewed: September 21, 2026

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