Publix Recalls GreenWise Frozen Blueberries & Whole Mixed Berries (All Lots): What to Check Tonight
If you shop at Publix and you keep frozen berries on hand, check your freezer tonight. The FDA reports Publix is recalling all lots of GreenWise Organic Frozen Blueberries and GreenWise Organic Whole Mixed Berries because of possible contamination with E. coli O145:H28.
Freezing does not reliably make berries safe if harmful bacteria are present—so the right move is to stop eating these bags now and follow the recall instructions.
Quick recall snapshot (what to check)
- Retailer / brand: Publix (GreenWise Organic line)
- Products recalled:
- GreenWise Organic Frozen Blueberries
- GreenWise Organic Whole Mixed Berries
- Scope: All lots
- Why: Possible E. coli O145:H28 contamination
This recall is listed on the FDA website. The safest approach is to treat any bag matching the product names above as included, regardless of the day you bought it.
What to check on the package
Take a look at the front label and the bag size. The FDA notice identifies the affected GreenWise Organic frozen berry products and states the recall covers all lots.
Check your freezer for:
- GreenWise Organic Frozen Blueberries (10 oz and 48 oz bags are noted in the FDA notice)
- GreenWise Organic Whole Mixed Berries (10 oz and 48 oz bags are noted in the FDA notice)
If the bag is one of the items above—and especially if you see “GreenWise Organic” and the relevant product name—assume it’s part of the recall since it includes all lots.
What to do right now if you have the bags
- Stop using immediately. Do not eat the berries, do not serve them to family or guests, and don’t “just taste-test.”
- Set the bag(s) aside. Keep the recalled berries separated from other frozen foods so they don’t get mixed back into regular use.
- Follow the recall’s consumer instructions. The FDA notice describes what Publix asks customers to do for return/refund/disposal. Follow those steps exactly.
- Don’t thaw and re-freeze to “make it work.” If you’ve already moved it around in the freezer, still treat it as recalled. The goal is to prevent anyone from consuming it.
If the bag looks familiar but you can’t find the original label
Sometimes packages get tossed, labels blur, or bags get consolidated. For situations like this, the FDA has an outbreak investigation page tied to E. coli O145:H28 frozen blueberries. That guidance can help you decide what to do when you can’t easily verify lot information.
If you’re unsure whether your berries match the recalled GreenWise Organic product line, err on the side of caution and stop using them until you can confirm they are not part of the recall.
Why “it’s frozen” isn’t a safety guarantee
Because the concern is possible STEC (Shiga toxin–producing E. coli)-type risk tied to an E. coli O145:H28 concern, freezing is not a reliable “safety fix.” Pathogens are a food-safety issue, not a taste issue—and you can’t confirm safety at home by smell, color, or cooking alone.
That’s why the official instruction is to stop eating the recalled product, not to adjust cooking or refreezing.
When to seek medical advice
If you or anyone in your household has become ill after eating any recalled berries, contact a healthcare professional for guidance. If you want a general consumer-response refresher, FoodSafety.gov explains how people should respond to recalls and foodborne illness concerns.
Calm next steps
- Check your freezer tonight for GreenWise Organic Frozen Blueberries and GreenWise Organic Whole Mixed Berries.
- Remember: it’s all lots. If the product matches, treat it as included.
- Stop using and follow the recall instructions for return/refund/disposal.
- Keep an eye on official updates—FDA and its outbreak pages are where you’ll see the latest retailer/consumer instructions.
For the most current details, review the FDA recall notice and FDA outbreak investigation pages, and use FoodSafety.gov for general recall-response guidance.
