FDA Announces Recall on Berries Sold in 8 States for Potential E. Coli Contamination
The FDA and Publix have issued a recall for frozen berries across eight states following an E. coli outbreak linked to the products.
📍 The outcome
{ "epilogue": "Publix expanded its frozen berry recall to include GreenWise organic frozen berries following an E. coli outbreak that sickened 12 people across eight states. The Food and Drug Administration subsequently initiated an outbreak investigation into the frozen blueberries.
Epilogue added 45d ago, after coverage quieted.
Who reported it (8)
- Check your fridge: Spaghetti, chicken dishes might have metal in them NJ.com · 43d ago
- Recall Issued for Heat-and-Serve Food, Dessert Sold at Kroger, Publix, Food Lion parade.com · 43d ago
- Publix expands its frozen berries recall. Here’s why FOX19 | Cincinnati · 46d ago
- More Berries Now Recalled for E. coli Risk at a Major Grocer Yahoo · 47d ago
- Publix recalls GreenWise organic frozen berries due to potential E. Coli WRAL · 47d ago
- Outbreak Investigation of E. coli: Frozen Blueberries (July 2026) fda.gov · 47d ago
- Publix expands frozen berry recall amid E coli outbreak that sickened 12 Fox Business · 47d ago
- FDA Announces Recall on Berries Sold in 8 States for Potential E. Coli Contamination Allrecipes · 47d ago
The story so far
Twelve people have been sickened as part of an E. coli outbreak currently under investigation by the FDA. The scope of the health risk concerns frozen blueberries, prompting an expanded recall of GreenWise organic products sold through Publix grocery stores. The recall affects customers in eight states where these items were distributed.
Official guidance from the FDA directs consumers to check their freezers for the specific frozen berry products identified in the investigation. Fox Business, Yahoo, and Allrecipes report that the recall has been expanded to address the ongoing potential for contamination. Investigations into the source of the outbreak are ongoing.
Future updates will determine if additional products or retailers are added to the recall list as the FDA continues its review.
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The obvious questions
What products are being recalled?
GreenWise organic frozen blueberries sold at Publix are currently subject to the recall.
How many states are affected?
The recall encompasses distribution across eight states.
What is the health concern?
The products are being recalled due to potential E. coli contamination.
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