What We Know About the Publix GreenWise Blueberries E. coli Recall
On July 3, 2026, Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. of San Carlos, Chile recalled one lot of frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries sold at Publix because the berries may be contaminated with E. coli O145:H28, a Shiga toxin-producing strain. The company’s recall notice reports 12 confirmed cases of stomach illness between May 11 and June 5, 2026 linked to this strain. No hospitalizations or deaths were reported in the notice.
Which Blueberries Were Recalled
The recall covers a single lot of frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries:
- Product: Frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries
- Package size: 10 oz
- Lot code: 60401 (also written 6040 01)
- Best By date: February 9, 2028
The blueberries were sold only at Publix and shipped to stores in 8 states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Publix is advising customers to return or discard any frozen GreenWise blueberries purchased on or before July 3, 2026. No other lot codes or Best By dates are affected. If you have a matching bag in your freezer, do not eat it.
E. coli O145 and the Risk of Kidney Failure
E. coli O145 is a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, often shortened to STEC. It can cause severe stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea that frequently becomes bloody. Symptoms usually start 3 to 4 days after exposure. Most healthy people recover within a week, but some infections progress to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a life-threatening kidney complication. Young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face the highest risk. Anyone who develops bloody diarrhea, reduced urination, or extreme fatigue after eating the recalled blueberries should get medical care right away. You can learn more on our E. coli lawyer and HUS lawyer pages.
A Company Recall, Not Yet a Government Outbreak
As of early July 2026, this is a voluntary recall by the packer, not a declared CDC or FDA outbreak investigation. Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur says it started the recall after it received reports of consumers who got sick and a presumptive E. coli O145:H28 finding, and that it is working with regulators. The 12-case count comes from the company, not a public health agency. Government agencies sometimes open a formal investigation and publish additional details in the days after a recall like this. We will update this page as official information becomes available.
Your Legal Rights
If you or your child ate the recalled GreenWise blueberries and developed a laboratory-confirmed E. coli O145 infection, your family may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, hospital bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. Cases that involve HUS or kidney injury tend to carry the most value because of how serious and long-lasting those injuries can be. A positive stool test and records showing when your symptoms started make a claim much stronger.
Ron Simon & Associates is a food poisoning law firm that has recovered over $850 million for victims nationwide. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes, and results vary by case. Our E. coli lawyers focus on foodborne illness cases and are reviewing claims tied to these recalled blueberries. You pay our law firm nothing unless we recover compensation for you. Call 1-888-335-4901 for a free consultation.