Check Your Freezer: GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries Recall (E. coli O145) — Lot 60401, Best By Feb. 9, 2028
If you have frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries in your freezer, take 2 minutes to check the package—FDA is warning about potential STEC (E. coli) O145 contamination.
According to the FDA recall notice, the product to look for is a 10-oz package with lot code 60401 and a best-by date of Feb. 9, 2028. FDA’s action is clear: do not eat it. Discard it or return it for a refund.
What FDA says is the concern
This recall is for frozen blueberries due to potential E. coli O145 (STEC) contamination. STEC can cause serious illness, so the safest choice is to remove the affected package from your home food supply.
Are you affected? Match these exact package details
Check the label on your frozen berries and compare:
- Product: Frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries
- Package size: 10 oz
- Lot code: 60401
- Best-by date: Feb. 9, 2028
If your package matches those identifiers, FDA says do not eat it.
What to do today (quick freezer check + next steps)
- Find the package and check the lot code and best-by date.
- If it matches: set it aside and do not taste or use it “just to test.”
- Discard or return for a refund, as directed in the FDA notice.
- Clean up after handling (hands first), especially if the bag or package may have dripped condensation in the freezer area.
How to reduce cross-contamination in your kitchen
You don’t need to panic—just handle this like a careful “remove-and-clean” task:
- Prevent drips: keep the package over the trash/recycling or a disposable lined area while you seal/dispose or bag it for return.
- Wash hands with soap and warm water right after handling the recalled item.
- Sanitize freezer-touch points: wipe the area where you placed or moved the package. Use an appropriate kitchen disinfectant per the product label instructions.
- Keep other foods covered: avoid letting package moisture contact other frozen items.
- Don’t “rescue” the item: if it matches the lot code and best-by date, follow FDA’s discard/return guidance.
E. coli O145 / STEC—why FDA is taking this seriously
CDC explains that STEC (including E. coli O145) can cause illness, and symptoms can be serious in some people. If anyone in your household ate the product before you learned about the recall, the safest move is to watch for symptoms and seek medical care if symptoms develop—especially in young children, older adults, or anyone with weakened immune systems.
Where to read the full FDA notice
For the official product identifiers and FDA’s complete consumer instructions, see the FDA recall notice for Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. initiates recall of frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries due to potential E. coli O145 (FDA).
Bottom line: If your 10-oz bag of GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries shows lot 60401 and a best-by date of Feb. 9, 2028, don’t eat it. Discard it or return it for a refund, then clean and sanitize the area where you handled it.
