GreenWise Frozen Blueberries Lawsuit

GreenWise Organic Blueberries were recalled at Publix stores after an E. coli outbreak sickened 12 people. If you got sick with severe cramps or bloody diarrhea after eating these blueberries, you are not alone.

What You Can Do & How We Can Help

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting GreenWise Blueberries E. coli cases in all 50 states. If you got sick after eating GreenWise Frozen Blueberries that were recalled at Publix for E. coli contamination, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

Quick Facts About This Recall

• Recalled by: Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. (San Carlos, Chile)
• Product: Frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries, 10 oz
• Recall date: July 3, 2026
• Lot code: 60401, Best By February 9, 2028
• Pathogen: E. coli O145:H28 (Shiga toxin-producing STEC)
• Illnesses reported: 12 cases, 4 hospitalizations, 0 deaths in 2 states
• Sold at: Publix stores in 8 states (AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN, VA)
• What to do: Do not eat it; discard it or return it for a full refund
• Official source: FDA recall notice

GreenWise Frozen Blueberries Recalled After 12 E. Coli Illnesses Reported

In July 2026, Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. recalled frozen GreenWise Organic Blueberries because they may be contaminated with E. coli O145:H28. The recalled blueberries have been linked to an outbreak of E. coli with at least 12 people sickened in Georgia and Florida since May 2026.

What Happened?

The blueberry recall is linked to a multi-state outbreak of E. coli that is under investigation by local health departments, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

How Many People Got Sick?

As of July 6, 2026, health officials have confirmed that 12 people were with the outbreak strain of E. coli in two states (Florida and Georgia). The victims include 4 people who were hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. Illnesses started on dates ranging from May 11, 2026 to June 5, 2026.

How Was the Outbreak Discovered?

The outbreak was discovered when health officials in Florida noticed a cluster of E. coli illnesses. On July 1, 2026, the Florida Department of Health notified CDC partners about a cluster of E. coli O145 illnesses. According to the CDC:

“State and local public health officials are interviewing people about the foods they ate in the week before they got sick. Of the 9 people interviewed, 7 (78%) reported eating frozen blueberries.”

What Is the E. Coli Risk?

E. coli O145:H28 is a Shiga toxin-producing strain (STEC) that can cause a serious gastrointestinal illness. According to the FDA, symptoms may not begin for up to 9 days after eating contaminated food. Symptoms may include:

• Severe stomach cramps
• Diarrhea, which may be bloody
• Vomiting
• Fever
• Nausea

What Products Were Recalled?

The recall covers a single lot of frozen GreenWise Organic blueberries:

• Frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries
• Sold in 10 oz packages
• Lot Code: 60401
• Best By Date: February 9, 2028

Where Were the Blueberries Sold?

The recalled blueberries were shipped to Publix retail stores throughout 8 states, including:

• Alabama
• Florida
• Georgia
• Kentucky
• North Carolina
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Virginia
• Possibly distributed to other retailers.

Health officials are urging consumers to check their freezers. Anyone with this product not eat it. Instead, throw it away or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. You should also sanitize any surfaces or containers that touched the blueberries with hot soapy water. For updates, see the FDA outbreak investigation page.

How Many People Got Sick?

As of July 6, 2026, 12 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli have been reported from 2 states (Florida and Georgia) since May 2026, with 4 hospitalizations and no deaths. The FDA said that 7 out of 9 sick people reported eating frozen blueberries, and 5 of them specifically named GreenWise® organic frozen blueberries purchased from Publix.

Do I Have a GreenWise Blueberries Lawsuit?

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting GreenWise Blueberries injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know got sick after eating GreenWise Frozen Blueberries that were recalled at Publix for E. coli contamination, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

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