FDA & CDC Update: Publix GreenWise Organic Frozen Blueberries Recall (Possible E. coli O145) — What to Check Tonight
Publix has issued a recall for specific GreenWise Organic frozen blueberries and whole mixed berries because of a possible E. coli (O145) contamination. The key move is quick: pull your package(s) and compare the exact product name and size on your label to the FDA recall details—starting with the 10 oz and 48 oz formats.
If your item matches, do not eat it. Follow the FDA-listed instructions for disposal and/or return/refund.
Quick recall snapshot (what shoppers should check)
- Affected products: GreenWise Organic frozen IQF blueberries and GreenWise Organic frozen whole mixed berries
- Why this recall happened: potential E. coli O145 contamination
- What to check on your label: the exact product name and the package size (the FDA notice specifically includes 10 oz and 48 oz formats)
- Retail/distribution context: the FDA notice ties the recalled items to Publix distribution (review the FDA notice for the most current distribution/affected-area details)
Do-this-now freezer check (3 steps)
- Find the exact product name on the package. Look for the GreenWise Organic label and confirm you have either frozen IQF blueberries or frozen whole mixed berries (wording matters).
- Confirm the package size. The FDA recall details call out 10 oz and 48 oz formats—so make sure your size matches what’s listed.
- Check the identifiers/lot information exactly as described in the FDA notice (use only what’s printed in that notice, not what you assume). If your identifiers match, treat the product as recalled.
If your package matches: follow the FDA next steps
If your GreenWise Organic frozen blueberries or whole mixed berries match the FDA recall product details, the FDA recall notice provides consumer instructions. In plain terms, those instructions typically focus on:
- Do not eat the product.
- Dispose and/or return the product as directed in the FDA notice.
- Keep any packaging or proof of purchase only if the notice indicates you may need it for a return/refund.
Because recall instructions can be specific, it’s worth double-checking the exact guidance in the FDA recall notice for Publix so you follow the correct method for your situation.
What to do if someone already ate it
CDC and FDA outbreak investigation materials provide general public-health guidance for what to do if you develop compatible illness after exposure. If anyone develops symptoms that could fit an E. coli infection, contact a healthcare provider and mention that the person ate frozen blueberries or whole mixed berries that may be linked to the recalled GreenWise products.
For a reader-friendly overview of the public-health message, the CDC’s news release is also a helpful companion to the FDA consumer instructions.
Stay updated (and avoid guessing)
Recalls can get updated with additional product details or clarifications. To make sure you’re working from the most accurate information, rely on the FDA recall notice as the single best checklist for what’s included and what to do next.
Tonight’s takeaway: open your freezer, compare the GreenWise Organic frozen IQF blueberries / whole mixed berries wording, confirm the 10 oz or 48 oz size, and then follow the FDA instructions if the package matches.
