A Chilean produce company is recalling frozen blueberries sold at Publix stores across eight states due to possible E. coli contamination.
Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., based in San Carlos, Chile, announced the voluntary recall of GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries (10 oz., Lot Code 60401, Best By Feb. 9, 2028) after reports linked the product to 12 confirmed cases of illness between May 11 and June 5, 2026.
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The culprit is Escherichia coli O145:H28, a Shiga toxin-producing strain that can cause severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea and vomiting. In serious cases, infection can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) — a potentially life-threatening complication most common in young children, older adults and those with weakened immune systems.
Affected products were shipped to Publix locations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Publix is advising customers to return or discard any GreenWise frozen blueberries purchased on or before July 3, 2026.
Consumers with the recalled product should not eat it. Return it to any Publix location for a full refund.
For questions, contact Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. at Info.foodsafety@comfrut.com or 336-899-5612, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. EST.