FDA recall: GreenWise organic frozen blueberries pulled over possible E. coli contamination
If you bought GreenWise Organic IQF Frozen Blueberries, it’s worth checking your freezer now. Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. has recalled the 10-ounce bags because they may be contaminated with E. coli O145:H28, according to the FDA.
This is the kind of recall that can hide in the freezer until a busy weeknight smoothie, muffin batch, or snack bowl brings it back into rotation. The affected product is the GreenWise Organic IQF Frozen Blueberries, 10 oz package with lot code 60401 and best by date February 9, 2028.
What to look for
The recall covers only the identified product details in the FDA notice:
- Brand: GreenWise
- Product: Organic IQF Frozen Blueberries
- Package size: 10 oz
- Lot code: 60401
- Best by date: February 9, 2028
- Company: Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A.
The FDA says the berries were shipped to Publix stores in eight states. The agency also says there was one reported illness linked to the recall at the time of the notice.
What the FDA says to do
Do not eat the berries. If you have them at home, discard them or return them to the store for a refund, following the recall instructions in the FDA notice.
If the berries were already handled, wash your hands and clean any bowls, countertops, utensils, blender jars, or freezer containers that may have touched them. A quick cleanup matters because frozen foods can still spread contamination to nearby surfaces during prep.
Why a freezer check matters
Frozen fruit is easy to forget about because it looks shelf-stable once it’s tucked away. But recalls like this are a good reminder to scan the bag before pouring it into a smoothie cup or baking dish. The lot code and best by date are the key details here; not every GreenWise blueberry bag is affected.
If you’re not sure whether your package matches, compare the lot code and date carefully before using it. When in doubt, set it aside until you can verify it against the FDA notice.
Where to confirm the notice
For the latest details, check the FDA recall notice and the FoodSafety.gov recalls and outbreaks hub. Those pages are the best places to confirm whether the recall has been updated or expanded.
For home cooks, the takeaway is simple: check the bag, stop using it if it matches, and clean up any surfaces it may have touched. That quick freezer check can keep a small grocery mistake from turning into a bigger kitchen headache.
