Updated
Updated · WSFA · Jul 6
Publix Recalls 10-Ounce Blueberries After 12 E. coli Cases in 8 States
Updated
Updated · WSFA · Jul 6

Publix Recalls 10-Ounce Blueberries After 12 E. coli Cases in 8 States

3 articles · Updated · WSFA · Jul 6

Summary

  • Publix told customers to return or throw away frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries bought on or before July 3 after the product was tied to 12 confirmed E. coli illnesses.
  • The recall covers 10-ounce bags from Chilean supplier Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., specifically lot code 60401 with a best-by date of Feb. 9, 2028.
  • The illnesses were confirmed between May 11 and June 5, and the blueberries were shipped to Publix stores in Alabama, Kentucky, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
  • E. coli infections can cause severe stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting, and the supplier said it is investigating the source of the contamination.

Insights

How did a bacteria from animal intestines contaminate organic blueberries from Chile?
If organic blueberries can carry E. coli, what does the 'organic' label truly guarantee for consumer safety?
With 12 people sick, why have federal health agencies remained silent on this E. coli outbreak?