GreenWise Frozen Organic IQF Blueberries Recall: Check Your “Best By” Date for E. coli O145
Action needed: The FDA is reporting a recall of GreenWise Organic IQF Frozen Blueberries (10 oz) due to potential E. coli O145 contamination. If your freezer has this item, check the lot code and “best by” date on the package right now—this is the fastest way to know whether your bag is affected.
What to check on your bag (lot code + “best by” date)
Look at the package label for the lot code and the “best by” date listed in the FDA recall notice. The FDA’s identified lot(s) and best-by date(s) are the key details—only follow the consumer instructions if your package matches those identifiers.
If your lot code and “best by” date match: Do not consume. The FDA instructs consumers to discard the product or return it for a refund.
Where shoppers may have found it
The FDA notice describes the recall distribution footprint. Since distribution can vary by product and time, the most reliable approach for families is to base your decision on the lot code and “best by” date on your specific package—not the store location or purchase date alone.
What to do if you already thawed or opened the bag
Even with frozen fruit, it’s smart to treat the bag carefully to avoid spreading any contamination to other foods and surfaces.
- Isolate the package. Keep the recalled bag away from other frozen groceries.
- Avoid rinsing into the sink. Don’t run melted berries or bag contents under water. That can spread contamination through splashes and plumbing.
- Handle with clean hands. Wash hands with soap and water after handling the recalled item and before touching other foods or kitchen items.
- Clean and disinfect surfaces that contacted the berries. Wipe any area where thawed berries or bag juices may have touched (counter, bag exterior if it’s been handled while thawing, fridge drawer surfaces, etc.), then disinfect according to the product directions on your chosen cleaner.
- Throw away the bag contents appropriately. If you’re discarding, bag it sely so it doesn’t leak during trash handling.
If you’re returning the product instead of discarding, keep the packaging so you can show the identifiers at the point of return (per whatever the retailer or return process requires).
If someone ate the recalled blueberries
Most people who eat a contaminated food won’t necessarily get sick, but it’s still worth paying attention. The FDA and consumer guidance resources recommend that if someone ate the recalled product, they should monitor for illness and contact a healthcare provider with the recall information if symptoms develop or if they have concerns.
FoodSafety.gov also provides practical recall and outbreak guidance for what to do after exposure—especially around safe handling and when to seek advice.
Quick freezer-check plan (under a minute)
- Find the bag. Check the front of the package for the product name: GreenWise Organic IQF Frozen Blueberries and 10 oz.
- Match the identifiers. Verify the lot code and “best by” date on your bag against the FDA recall notice.
- Isolate immediately. If it matches, keep it separate from other frozen items while you decide whether you’ll discard or return it.
Prevent mix-ups next time
Once you identify an affected item, a simple step can save stress later: label it clearly and separate it from other frozen bags in your freezer (or move it to the fridge or a designated “to return” spot) until you can discard or return it.
With frozen fruit, the key is small, calm actions: verify the lot code and best-by date, don’t taste-test, and clean any surfaces that may have been touched by thawing or leaks.
