A Chilean produce company is recalling frozen GreenWise Organic Blueberries sold at Publix stores across eight states due to potential E. coli contamination.
Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., based in San Carlos, Chile, announced July 3 it is recalling 10-oz. packages of frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries that may be contaminated with Escherichia coli, commonly known as E. coli.
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Which products are affected
The recalled product was shipped to Publix retail stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Only the following product is affected:
- Product: Frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries
- Package Size: 10 oz.
- Lot Code: 60401
- Best By Date: February 9, 2028
No other lot codes or best-by dates are affected by this recall.
What consumers should do
Consumers who purchased frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries with Lot Code 60401 should not eat the product. Publix is advising customers to return or discard any frozen GreenWise blueberries with a purchase date of July 3, 2026, or earlier. Returned products are eligible for a full refund.
Consumers are also encouraged to check their freezers for the affected product.
How the recall came about
Twelve confirmed cases of stomach illness linked to E. coli infections were reported between May 11 and June 5, 2026. After receiving reports of digestive illnesses among consumers who had eaten GreenWise frozen blueberries, Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. initiated the recall.
The company says it is working closely with regulatory authorities and its retail customers. All customers who received the affected lot have been instructed to immediately isolate the product, stop distributing it and notify any downstream customers who may also have received it.
“Food safety remains a top priority for Frutas y Hortalizas S.A.,” the company said in a statement. “The company is committed to protecting consumers and is conducting a thorough investigation into the source of the presumptive finding. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.”
Contact information
Consumers or customers with questions about this recall can contact Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. at Info.foodsafety@comfrut.com or 336-899-5612, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST.