Publix Greenwise Organic IQF Blueberries recalled due to E. Coli

United States

Update October 2, 2026:
Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. has expanded the recall to include additional lots of Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend and Great Value Organic Blueberries, as well as one lot of Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend, due to potential E. coli O145:H28 contamination.

The newly affected products include:

PRODUCT: Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend
- Size: 10 oz
- Lot codes: 6 031 01 and 6 041 01
- Best-if-used-by dates: January 31, 2028, and February 10, 2028.

PRODUCT: Great Value Organic Blueberries
- Size: 10 oz
- Lot codes: 6 019 01, 6 040 01, and 6 163 01
- Best-if-used-by dates: January 19, February 9, and June 12, 2028.

PRODUCT: Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend
- Size: 12 oz
- Lot code: 6 051 01
- Best-before date: February 20, 2028.

The expanded recall covers additional distribution areas. The Great Value products were shipped to select Walmart stores in 30 states and Puerto Rico, while the Trader Joe’s product was distributed to select stores in 26 states and Washington, D.C.

Source: FDA


Update September 3rd, 2026:
Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. recalled Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend 10 oz due to possible E. coli O145:H28 contamination. The product was shipped to select Walmart stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas and Wisconsin.

Brand: Great Value
PRODUCT: Organic Triple Berry Blend, including strawberries, blackberries and blueberries
SIZE: 10 oz
LOT CODE: 6040 01-6
UPC: 7874211226
BEST BEFORE: February 9, 2028

The company said the action was taken as a precautionary measure following traceback information from a previous recall. The FDA recall date was September 03, 2026, and the company announcement date was September 02, 2026.

Source: FDA


Update July 21st, 2026:
The recall was classified as Class I.

Source: Access Data FDA


July 5th, 2026:
Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. is recalling frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries due to possible contamination with E. coli O145. The affected product was distributed to Publix stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

Consumers or customers with questions regarding this recall may contact: Info.foodsafety@comfrut.com or 336-899-5612 Monday – Friday 8 AM – 6 PM EST.

Key Details:
- Product: Frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries
- Package size: 10 oz
- Lot code: 60401
- Best-by date: February 9, 2028
- UPC: 4141506453
- Applies to products purchased on or before July 3, 2026

The recall was initiated after 12 confirmed cases of stomach illness were linked to E. coli O145 infections.

Learn more about E. coli: stopfoodborneillness.org/bacteria/e-coli

Source: corporate.publix.com/newsroom/recalls/publix-greenwise-blueberries
Update 21st, 2026: www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm
Update September 3rd, 2026: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/frutas-y-hortalizas-del-sur-sa-expands-recall-include-one-lot-great-value-frozen-organic-triple
Update October 2, 2026: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/frutas-y-hortalizas-del-sur-sa-expands-recalls-include-additional-lots-great-value-frozen-organic