Publix Freezer Check: GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries Recalled for Possible E. coli O145 (Lot 60401, Best By Feb. 9, 2028)
Check your freezer now: FDA reports that frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries sold at Publix may be contaminated with E. coli O145:H28. If your package matches the exact identifiers below, do not eat it—discard it or return it for a refund.
What to check (the exact recalled product)
- Product: Frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries
- Package size: 10 oz
- Lot code: 60401
- Best By date: Feb. 9, 2028
FDA also notes the recall is lot-specific. That means not every bag of GreenWise organic blueberries is affected—only packages with lot 60401 and the Feb. 9, 2028 Best By date.
Why FDA issued the recall
This recall is linked to an E. coli O145:H28 concern. FDA’s consumer instruction is straightforward: don’t eat the affected product.
Outbreak update (what FDA says so far)
In its related outbreak investigation update, FDA reports 12 illnesses associated with this E. coli investigation from two states, including 4 hospitalizations. No deaths were reported in FDA’s update.
Where the recalled blueberries were sold
According to the FDA recall notice, the GreenWise 10 oz Organic IQF Blueberries (lot 60401, Best By Feb. 9, 2028) were distributed/sold through Publix in these states:
AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN, VA
What you should do now
- Find the package in your freezer and check the 10 oz size.
- Confirm the identifiers: lot code 60401 and Best By Feb. 9, 2028.
- If it matches, don’t taste it or cook it.
- Discard it or return it for a refund, following the recall notice instructions.
If you already ate it and feel sick
If you develop symptoms that can be consistent with an E. coli infection (especially if symptoms started after eating the affected frozen blueberries), FDA advises contacting a healthcare provider. When you call, mention that you may have eaten frozen GreenWise organic IQF blueberries and share the lot code and Best By date if you have them.
For families, I find it helps to keep a small note in the kitchen: what you ate, when you ate it, and which package details matched the recall identifiers—so you can give accurate information quickly.
Bottom line: If your freezer has GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries (10 oz), lot 60401, Best By Feb. 9, 2028, remove it from your meals. Discard or return and monitor for symptoms as advised by your healthcare team.
