Publix Recalls All Lots of GreenWise Organic Frozen Blueberries & Whole Mixed Berries for Possible E. coli O145—What to Check in Your Freezer
Check your freezer today: Publix is recalling all lots of GreenWise organic frozen blueberries and whole mixed berries due to possible E. coli O145 contamination. If your home has these GreenWise frozen berries, do not eat them—follow the return or discard steps listed in the FDA recall notice.
What was recalled (and why shoppers should take 2 minutes to check)
The FDA reports that Publix is conducting a recall covering all lots of two GreenWise frozen berry products:
- GreenWise organic frozen blueberries
- GreenWise organic frozen whole mixed berries
The reason given in the official notice is possible E. coli O145. Because the recall includes all lots, you should not rely on a specific date (like a best-by date) to decide whether it’s “safe enough.” Instead, check whether the package matches the product names above and the identifiers shown in the recall notice.
How to check whether you have the recalled berries
Use this quick at-home checklist:
- Look for GreenWise on the package.
- Confirm the product name matches one of the recalled items: organic frozen blueberries or whole mixed berries.
- Check the product identifiers provided in the FDA notice (such as any lot/date information listed there, as well as other on-pack identifiers if included).
If your package matches the products described and the identifiers in the FDA recall notice, set it aside immediately and do not eat it.
What to do right now (before you cook or thaw anything)
Do not eat the recalled GreenWise frozen berries.
Then follow Publix’s instructions for return or discard as described in the FDA recall notice. If you’re not sure which step to take, start by reviewing the instructions in the notice so you use the exact process tied to this recall.
Kitchen safety next steps: prevent cross-contamination during cleanup
If you’re cleaning up the freezer or removing the recalled items, the goal is simple: keep possible contamination from spreading to other foods and kitchen surfaces. This is especially important if you handle berries and then touch ready-to-eat foods.
- Keep recalled items contained while you move them to the return/discard spot.
- Avoid extra handling (no tasting, portioning, or thawing).
- Wash hands with soap and water after handling the package.
- Separate tools: use fresh paper towels or a disposable wipe for the freezer shelf/container area you’re cleaning.
- Sanitize surfaces you touched (freezer shelf, storage container edges, or any area where package juices or residue might have contacted food-contact surfaces).
- Don’t mix-clean: if you’re also wiping counters or sinks, use a different cloth/paper towel so you don’t spread residue around.
If you’re storing other frozen berries nearby, it’s okay to keep them frozen—but don’t assume they’re part of the recall. Focus on only the GreenWise organic frozen blueberries and whole mixed berries identified in the notice.
If you already ate some: when to get advice
If someone in your household became ill after eating the recalled frozen berries, monitor symptoms and contact a healthcare provider. Share the details you have (what product it was, the brand, and any identifier such as lot/date information shown on the package, if available) so clinicians can better understand what might have been eaten.
Where to verify the recall details
For the canonical product identifiers and Publix’s specific return/discard instructions, rely on the FDA recall notice for this event. The FDA recall notice also includes the details you can compare against what’s in your freezer.
Calm next step: open your freezer, find the GreenWise organic frozen blueberries or whole mixed berries packages, and match them to the FDA notice—then return or discard as directed.
