Frozen GreenWise Organic Blueberries Recall Expanded After E. coli O145:H28 Outbreak—Check Lot 60401
Food recall alert: If you have GreenWise Organic frozen blueberries in your freezer, check the label. FDA says the recalled product tied to an E. coli O145:H28 outbreak includes lot code 60401 with a Best by date of Feb. 9, 2028. If yours matches, do not eat it—discard or return it for a refund, and clean any surfaces or containers that touched the berries or package.
This update is based on the FDA outbreak investigation “Current Update” dated July 30, 2026 and the related FDA recall notice for the GreenWise product sold through Publix.
Check your freezer: exact identifiers
Look for the frozen package label and match the following FDA identifiers:
- Product: GreenWise Organic frozen blueberries (IQF)
- Lot code: 60401
- Best by date: Feb. 9, 2028
FDA’s official outbreak investigation and recall documentation describe the affected product in more detail, including packaging/format identifiers if listed in the notices. If your package doesn’t match both the lot code and best-by date, don’t assume it’s part of this recall.
Where it was distributed
FDA reports the product was distributed to Publix stores across eight states (as listed in the FDA outbreak investigation). If your family shops at Publix, this is a good time to check your freezer inventory and ask anyone in the household who may have purchased similar items.
What’s new in this expanded update
As of FDA’s July 30, 2026 Current Update, 12 illnesses and 4 hospitalizations have been reported in connection with the outbreak linked to frozen blueberries.
Because outbreak and recall details can expand over time, it’s worth re-checking any notes you’ve already saved and comparing them to the current FDA/CDC identifiers.
What to do if you have the affected blueberries
- Do not taste or cook them to “try it.” The consumer action in the official recall/outbreak guidance is to remove the product from your home.
- Discard or return for a refund. Follow the directions in the FDA recall notice and any retailer instructions provided for your purchase. If you can, keep the package so you can match the lot code 60401 and Best by Feb. 9, 2028.
- Clean up to reduce cross-contamination. Wash your hands after handling the package. Then sanitize or thoroughly wash anything the product or its package may have touched—commonly the freezer shelf area, countertops, sink surfaces, and any utensils or containers used during handling.
If someone may be sick
CDC’s guidance emphasizes what to watch for and when to contact a healthcare provider. If you (or a family member) may have been exposed and develops concerning symptoms—especially if symptoms are severe or persist—consider contacting a clinician for advice. CDC also provides public-facing guidance on what to do next for potentially exposed people.
How to find the official notices again
You can review the detailed, up-to-date identifiers and consumer instructions on the FDA outbreak investigation page for this event (the July 30, 2026 Current Update) and on the FDA recall notice for the GreenWise frozen organic blueberries.
Calm next steps: Pull any GreenWise frozen blueberry packages from your freezer, confirm whether you have lot 60401 with a Best by Feb. 9, 2028 date, and if it matches, remove it from your home (discard or return) and clean up the handling areas.
