Publix fruit recalled after 12 customers got E. coli-linked stomach illnesses
Publix is recalling frozen blueberries across eight states after 12 people fell ill with E. coli.
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Frozen GreenWise organic blueberries sold at Publix were recalled across eight states after 12 people became sick with E. coli. Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. initiated the recall of the 10oz IQF blueberries.
Epilogue added 18d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. has initiated a recall of GreenWise 10oz Organic IQF Blueberries sold at Publix. The action follows reports of 12 individuals contracting E. coli-linked stomach illnesses.
Coverage from the Miami Herald, Yahoo, and Food Safety News emphasizes that the recall spans eight states. The Marler Blog specifically identifies the strain as E. coli O145:H28 and notes a lack of communication from public health authorities.
Future developments depend on further updates from public health officials and the scope of the recall initiated by Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A.
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Quick answers
Which specific product is being recalled?
The recall affects GreenWise 10oz Organic IQF Blueberries.
How many people were affected?
Twelve people have been sickened with E. coli.
Where were the products sold?
The affected frozen blueberries were sold at Publix across eight states.
Coverage (9)
- 12 sickened with E. coli connected to frozen blueberries sold at Publix WCNC · 21d ago
- 12 sickened with E. coli connected to frozen blueberries sold at Publix weareiowa.com · 21d ago
- PSA: Frozen Blueberries Recalled Across 8 States After 12 E. Coli Illnesses Yahoo · 21d ago
- 12 sickened with E. coli connected to frozen blueberries sold at Publix 10TV · 21d ago
- Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. Initiates Recall of frozen GreenWise 10oz Organic IQF Blueberries openPR.com · 21d ago
- Twelve Sick, One Recall, and No Word From Public Health: E. coli O145:H28 Turns Up in Publix GreenWise Frozen Blueberries Marler Blog · 21d ago
- Publix Recalls Blueberries due to E. coli Illnesses foodsafetynews.com · 21d ago
- Recalls and Alerts: July 4, 2026 eFoodAlert · 21d ago
- Publix fruit recalled after 12 customers got E. coli-linked stomach illnesses Miami Herald · 21d ago
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