Recall + FDA E. coli Advisory: Frozen GreenWise Organic Blueberries (10 oz) — What to Do Today
Heads up, freezer-checkers: The U.S. FDA is asking consumers not to eat or serve a specific frozen product—Frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries, 10 oz—because it may be contaminated with E. coli O145:H28. If you have this item in your freezer, take action today.
Check your package first (the 30-second freezer scan)
Look for the identifiers on the bag/label:
- Product: Frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries
- Size: 10 oz
- Lot code: 60401
- Best-by date: Feb. 9, 2028
If your package matches those exact identifiers, do not eat it, and do not sell or serve it.
Why FDA is issuing this recall
In its recall notice, FDA states the issue is possible contamination with E. coli O145:H28. Because E. coli can cause serious illness, the safest move is to remove the affected product from your household.
What to do right now
- Stop using the product immediately. Don’t taste it “just to check.”
- Discard or return it as instructed in the FDA recall notice. (FDA’s consumer action is to discard or return for a refund.)
- Keep it away from food prep. Until you dispose of it or return it, store it separately so it doesn’t get mixed back into your groceries or freezer bins.
If you already thawed or used some
It’s common for people to have partially used frozen fruit—maybe it thawed on the counter while you cooked, or you scooped out some for a smoothie. FDA’s consumer guidance focuses on removing the affected product and reducing cross-contamination risk from anything that touched the berries.
- Don’t refreeze or “finish” the thawed portion. Follow the recall’s instruction to discard or return the affected product.
- Don’t save “leftovers.” If the berries thawed, any containers/scoops that touched them should be treated as contaminated for cleaning purposes.
Cleanup checklist: reduce cross-contamination in your kitchen
After you remove the bag of recalled blueberries, take a few minutes to clean and sanitize anything that may have contacted thawed berries, drips, or thaw-water.
Do this step-by-step:
- Clear the freezer area. Remove the recalled bag and any nearby items that could have been splashed or contacted.
- Clean first, sanitize second. Wash surfaces/tools with soap and water to remove residue, then sanitize using a method consistent with the cleaning guidance in FoodSafety.gov.
- Target the “touch points”:
- The freezer bin/bag surface area where the bag sat
- Any counter space where the berries thawed
- Sinks and faucet splash zones if berries thawed nearby
- Scoops, tongs, spoons, bowls, cutting boards, or trays that touched thawed berries
- Wash hands. After handling the recalled product or cleanup tools.
Cleaning/sanitizing helps reduce the risk of spreading germs around your kitchen. It doesn’t replace the main action—removing and not consuming the recalled product.
If you ate any: when to seek medical care
If someone in your household ate the recalled blueberries and develops symptoms consistent with E. coli infection, FDA advises seeking medical care promptly. If you’re trying to decide whether to call, it can help to contact a healthcare professional and mention that the food item was part of the FDA recall.
Stay updated (because notices can change)
FDA updates its consumer information as investigations evolve. For the most current details, check the FDA recall notice and FDA’s outbreak investigation page for the latest guidance.
Bottom line for today: Do a quick check for lot 60401 with best-by Feb. 9, 2028. If it matches, don’t eat it. Discard or return, then clean and sanitize the areas and tools it contacted.
