E. coli Recall: Frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries (10 oz) — What to Check in Your Freezer
If you buy frozen berries for smoothies, yogurt bowls, or baking, this one quick freezer-check is worth your time. The FDA is asking consumers to stop using and either discard or return specific Frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries (10 oz) because they may be contaminated with E. coli O145:H28.
Here’s how to spot the affected package and what to do next—calmly, step by step.
What product is being recalled (and why you should check right now)
The recall involves GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries sold in a 10 oz package. FDA notes the concern is possible contamination with E. coli O145:H28.
Match your package: Lot Code 60401 + Best By Feb. 9, 2028
Only certain packages are affected. Look at the carton/bag for these identifiers:
- Lot Code: 60401
- Best By: Feb. 9, 2028
If your frozen bag shows both of these identifiers, treat it as the recalled product.
If the identifiers match: stop using and follow FDA’s disposal/return steps
Do not taste-test and do not use the berries “just a little.” Instead, follow the instructions in the FDA recall notice for what to do with the package you have (either discard it or return it as directed).
Important
This guidance applies to the specific GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries 10 oz packages with the identifiers above. Don’t assume other berry bags, other sizes, or other brands are included—use the FDA identifiers to decide.
If you no longer have the original packaging
Many families portion frozen berries into smaller containers or use them straight from a bag. If you can’t confirm the product is the recalled one because you don’t have the original package anymore, the FDA’s related outbreak investigation provides practical food-safety direction on how to think through that situation.
In general, the safest approach is to pause and avoid eating the berries if you can’t reliably confirm they are not the recalled product. The goal is to avoid guessing when the recall identifiers are what matter.
Quick “freezer habit” to prevent repeat surprises
After you handle this recall, consider a simple system for future freezer shopping:
- Keep one photo of the package label (lot code and best-by date) in your phone after you freeze it.
- Label containers with the product name and the date you froze it, and whenever possible include lot/best-by information.
- Create a small “recall check” spot in your pantry or freezer so you’re not hunting for labels later.
Verify on FDA
For the official product description, reason for the recall, and the exact consumer instructions, see the FDA recall notice for Frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries (10 oz). For additional practical context on the situation where you no longer have original packaging, review the FDA outbreak investigation page for E. coli (Frozen Blueberries) (July 2026).
Bottom line: Spend about 30 seconds checking your lot code and best-by date. If it matches Lot Code 60401 and Best By Feb. 9, 2028, stop using the berries and follow FDA’s disposal/return guidance.
