Publix Blueberry Recall 2026: GreenWise Frozen Blueberries Recalled Over E. coli Risk

Publix Blueberry Recall 2026: What Consumers Need to Know

A major Publix blueberry recall in 2026 has been announced after federal health authorities identified a potential connection between certain frozen blueberries and an ongoing E. coli O145 outbreak.

Publix recalled all lots of GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and GreenWise Organic Whole Mixed Berries sold in 10-ounce and 48-ounce packages. The FDA says consumers should not eat, sell, or serve these recalled products.

The recall affects products distributed to Publix stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.

Which GreenWise Blueberries Are Recalled?

According to the FDA, the following GreenWise frozen products are included in the recall:

Product	Size	UPC
GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries	10 oz	41415-06453
GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries	48 oz	41415-12053
GreenWise Organic Whole Mixed Berries	10 oz	41415-06753
GreenWise Organic Whole Mixed Berries	48 oz	41415-12153

Important: The current Publix recall covers all lots of these four products. Consumers should not rely only on the lot number or expiration date when checking these products.

What About the Earlier 10-Ounce Blueberry Recall?

Before Publix expanded the recall, a July 3, 2026 recall covered a specific lot of GreenWise Organic IQF frozen blueberries.

That earlier recall involved:

Product: GreenWise Organic IQF Frozen Blueberries
Size: 10 oz
Lot Code: 60401, also printed as 6 040 01
Best By Date: February 9, 2028

The FDA later reported that Publix expanded its action to all lots of the affected GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries.

Why Were the Blueberries Recalled?

The reason for the recall is the potential presence of Escherichia coli O145, commonly referred to as E. coli O145.

E. coli O145 is a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). Certain infections can cause severe gastrointestinal illness and, in some cases, serious complications such as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).

The FDA and CDC are investigating a multistate outbreak associated with frozen blueberries. The agency says the blueberries were supplied by Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. of San Carlos, Chile.

How Many People Have Become Sick?

The FDA's current outbreak investigation lists:

12 total illnesses
4 hospitalizations
0 deaths
Cases reported in Florida and Georgia

The investigation remains ongoing, and health authorities may update these numbers as additional information becomes available.

What Are the Symptoms of E. coli Infection?

People infected with pathogenic E. coli can develop symptoms including:

Severe stomach cramps
Diarrhea
Bloody diarrhea
Fever
Nausea
Vomiting

The FDA says symptoms may begin a few days after exposure or up to nine days after consuming contaminated food. Some infections can become serious and lead to complications affecting the kidneys.

Anyone who believes they became sick after eating a recalled product should contact a healthcare professional.

What Should You Do If You Have These Blueberries?

If you have recalled GreenWise frozen blueberries or whole mixed berries in your freezer:

Do not eat them.

The FDA recommends that consumers either:

Throw the recalled product away, or
Return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

If you transferred the blueberries into another container and no longer have the original packaging, the FDA recommends throwing them away if you cannot determine whether they are part of the recall.

Don't Forget to Clean Your Freezer and Kitchen Surfaces

Simply throwing away the recalled berries may not be enough if the package or berries came into contact with other surfaces.

The FDA advises consumers, restaurants and food-service operators to carefully clean and sanitize surfaces and containers that came into contact with recalled berries to reduce the possibility of cross-contamination.

This may include:

Freezer shelves
Refrigerator surfaces
Food containers
Cutting boards
Kitchen counters
Utensils
Bowls and measuring cups

Which States Were Affected?

The recalled GreenWise products were shipped to Publix stores in:

Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.

However, the FDA notes that distribution could potentially have reached beyond the confirmed distribution areas, so consumers should rely on the product information rather than assuming a product is safe solely because of location.

Are All Blueberries Recalled?

No.

This is an important distinction.

The current recall specifically concerns the listed GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries associated with the Publix recall. It does not mean that every fresh or frozen blueberry sold in the United States has been recalled.

Consumers should check the specific brand, product, package size and UPC against the FDA recall information.

Is the Publix Blueberry Recall Still Active?

Yes. The FDA's investigation remains ongoing.

The FDA says it is working with the CDC and state and local health authorities to investigate the outbreak and determine the source of contamination. The agency has also reported concerns involving additional products from the supplier that had not entered the U.S. market.

Consumers should therefore check the FDA's recall and outbreak information for updates before consuming potentially affected products.

Bottom Line

The 2026 Publix blueberry recall is an important food-safety alert involving GreenWise organic frozen blueberries and whole mixed berries.

If you have any of the following products, do not eat them:

GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries — 10 oz
GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries — 48 oz
GreenWise Organic Whole Mixed Berries — 10 oz
GreenWise Organic Whole Mixed Berries — 48 oz

The FDA says all lots of these listed products are recalled because of potential E. coli O145 contamination. Consumers should discard or return the products and clean any surfaces or containers that may have contacted them.

For the latest official information, consumers should refer to the FDA's Publix GreenWise recall notice and ongoing E. coli outbreak investigation.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes and is not medical advice. Product recalls and outbreak information can change as investigations continue. Always check the latest FDA information before consuming a recalled food product.