Frozen GreenWise Blueberries Recalled After E. coli O145:H28 Update (July 6)

United States Public Health and Disease Watch — The FDA and CDC updated their E. coli outbreak investigation on July 6, 2026, linking illnesses to recalled GreenWise frozen organic IQF blueberries. The key action for households: do not eat the recalled berries, even if they’re still frozen.

Officials say the leading food item of interest identified through interviews was frozen GreenWise-brand organic blueberries sold at Publix—and the recall parameters are specific to one product lot.

What’s being recalled (check your freezer tonight)

The FDA recall covers Frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries in 10-ounce packages. Check for these exact identifiers:

• Lot code: 60401
• Best By date: February 9, 2028

FDA says no other lot codes or Best By dates are affected.

Outbreak status (as of July 6)

CDC reports 12 illnesses, including 4 hospitalizations, with 0 deaths. Cases have been reported in Florida and Georgia. The investigation remains ongoing (CDC lists investigation status as open).

Why E. coli O145:H28 is a medical concern

E. coli O145 infections can cause severe gastrointestinal illness, including stomach cramps, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), and vomiting. In some cases—especially for young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems—serious complications such as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) are possible.

Know the warning signs: when to get medical care

CDC says to contact a healthcare provider right away if a person who ate the recalled berries develops severe symptoms such as:

• Diarrhea plus a fever higher than 102°F
• Diarrhea for more than 3 days that is not improving
• Bloody diarrhea
• So much vomiting that the person cannot keep liquids down
• Signs of dehydration, such as: not peeing much, dry mouth/throat, or feeling dizzy when standing up

What to do now at home

If you have the recalled product:

• Throw it away or return it to the place of purchase.
• Clean and sanitize anything that may have touched the berries—CDC specifically advises washing items and surfaces with hot soapy water or using a dishwasher.
• If you froze GreenWise berries without the original packaging and you can’t confirm the lot/best-by details, CDC/FDA advise treating it as unsafe and throwing it away.

What to watch next

FDA notes the investigation is ongoing and that additional products may be added to public guidance as more information becomes available. For now, the immediate, freezer-check action is the same: confirm lot 60401 and the Feb. 9, 2028 Best By date—and don’t eat the recalled berries.

Sources

• FDA Outbreak Investigation: E. coli (Frozen Blueberries) — content current as of 07/06/2026
• CDC Food Safety Alert: E. coli Outbreak Linked to Frozen Blueberries (Food safety alert dated 07/06/2026)
• WUSF (Health News Florida): E. coli outbreak linked to frozen organic blueberries sold at Publix triggers recall (reported 2026-07-06)