E. coli Outbreak Linked to Frozen Blueberries
For Everyone
July 6, 2026
Food safety alert
Investigation status: Open
Recall issued: Yes
CDC and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of E.
coli infections linked to frozen blueberries. If you have recalled blueberries in your home, throw them out or return them to the store.
Fast Facts
Cases: 12
Hospitalizations: 4
Deaths: 0
States: 2
Recalled food
On July 3, 2026, Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. recalled frozen blueberries.
Affected product:
Frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries, 10 oz
Lot Code: 60401
Best By Date: February 9, 2028
Shipped to Publix retail stores throughout 8 states including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Green Wise Whole Blueberries
Frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries
What you should do
Do not eat any recalled frozen blueberries. Throw them away or return them to where you bought them.
Wash items and surfaces that may have touched the recalled blueberries using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.
Call your healthcare provider if you have any of these severe E. coli symptoms:
Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102?F
Diarrhea for more than 3 days that is not improving
Bloody diarrhea
So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down
Signs of dehydration, such as:
Not peeing much
Dry mouth and throat
Feeling dizzy when standing up
What Businesses Should Do
Do not sell or serve recalled frozen blueberries.
Wash and sanitize items and surfaces that may have come in contact with recalled blueberries.
Symptoms of E. coli
Most people infected with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli experience severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), and vomiting.
Symptoms usually start 3 to 4 days after swallowing the bacteria.
Most people recover without treatment after 5 to 7 days.
Some people may develop serious kidney problems (hemolytic uremic syndrome, also called HUS) and would need to be hospitalized.