Check Your Freezer: GreenWise Organic IQF Frozen Blueberries (Lot 60401) Could Be Contaminated With E. coli
FDA is asking shoppers to check the freezer for a specific GreenWise product: GreenWise Organic IQF Frozen Blueberries (10 oz). The issue is possible contamination with E. coli O145:H28. If your package matches the identifiers below, do not eat it. You can discard it or return it for a full refund.
As a home cook and parent, I know how easy it is to grab frozen fruit for smoothies, yogurt bowls, or baking—so this is worth a quick look now.
What to check on your package (the exact identifiers)
Only this exact product lot is included in the FDA notice. Look for:
- Product: GreenWise Organic IQF Frozen Blueberries
- Size: 10 oz
- Lot code: 60401
- Best-by date: Feb. 9, 2028
Why FDA is warning families
FDA states the affected frozen blueberries may be contaminated with E. coli O145:H28. Because frozen fruit can be handled and partially thawed during meal planning, the practical concern for households is both not consuming the product and reducing any cross-contamination if the berries touched hands or kitchen surfaces.
What to do right now
FDA’s consumer action is clear:
- Do not eat the affected GreenWise frozen blueberries.
- Discard the package, or return it for a full refund.
- Keep your identifiers handy (lot code and best-by date) in case you need them for a return.
Illnesses or adverse events: The FDA notice provides the consumer instructions for this product. If you don’t see any “reported illnesses/adverse events” language in the notice, don’t assume details that aren’t stated.
If you already thawed or handled the berries
If the package was opened, the berries were scooped, or they were partially thawed in your kitchen, treat that contact like a possible contamination risk. The goal is risk reduction—not perfection.
- Stop using the berries. Bag and dispose of them (or package them for return) so loose berries don’t end up in the trash or on floors.
- Prevent spreading: wipe up any berry juices or thawed liquid without splashing. Avoid shaking towels that may have contacted juices.
- Wash your hands with soap and water after handling the product, the bag, or any surfaces that may have touched the berries.
- Sanitize kitchen touchpoints: clean and sanitize countertops, bowls, cutting boards, utensils, and anything else the berries or thawed liquid touched. Also take care with the sink area if you rinsed anything.
Who should take extra care
Frozen foods still count as “ready ingredients” in a busy household. Take extra care if you are feeding:
- Pregnant people
- Older adults
- Immunocompromised family members
- Young children
If any family member develops concerning symptoms after consuming or handling food you later learn is part of a recall, consider contacting a healthcare professional for individualized advice.
Quick checklist (save this mentally)
Identify → Stop → Discard/Return → Clean & Wash
- Identify: GreenWise Organic IQF Frozen Blueberries, 10 oz, lot 60401, best-by Feb. 9, 2028.
- Stop: don’t eat.
- Discard/Return: throw it out or return for a full refund.
- Clean & Wash: sanitize surfaces and wash hands if there was thawing/handling.
If you want a broader, plain-language routine for what to do when you see a recall notice, FoodSafety.gov also offers a consumer checklist you can keep bookmarked for future alerts.
