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NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — ConsumerAugust 20, 2026Hillsborough

FDA classifies Publix frozen berry recall as Class I due to E. coli risk

The FDA has designated the recall of GreenWise Organic frozen blueberries and mixed berries as a Class I recall, the agency's most serious classification, due to links with a multistate E. coli outbreak. Customers are advised to discard or return all 10-ounce and 48-ounce bags of the affected products sold at Publix stores across eight states.

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Why It Matters

Consumers who purchased these frozen berries may be at risk of severe illness from E. coli, and are advised to check their freezers and return the products to Publix for a full refund.

Key Facts

  • The FDA classified the Publix frozen berry recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability of severe health consequences.
  • The recall includes GreenWise Organic Whole Frozen Blueberries and Whole Frozen Mixed Berries.
  • Affected products were sold in 10-ounce and 48-ounce bags.
  • At least 12 confirmed cases of E. coli O145 have been linked to the products.
  • The products were sold in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
  • Publix has stopped selling the affected items.
  • Customers can return the products to any Publix store for a full refund.
  • Publix Customer Care can be reached at 800-242-1227, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.
  • E. coli O145 symptoms include severe stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea, which may be bloody.
  • Infections can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), particularly in children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.

Who's Mentioned

organizationCenters for Disease Control and Prevention“Agency investigating the E. coli outbreak.”other48-ounce“Size of recalled berry bags.”organizationFood and Drug Administration“Federal agency that classified the recall.”other10-ounce“Size of recalled berry bags.”organizationPublix“Retailer that sold the recalled frozen berries.”other12“Number of confirmed E. coli cases.”