FDA Expands Class 1 Recall of Publix GreenWise Berries Over E. coli Risk
The recall now covers additional packages of organic blueberries and mixed berries sold in eight states.
5 reports on this incident · first at Aug 21, 2026, 11:02 a.m. ET
Earlier reports
Aug 21, 2026, 11:16 a.m. ET
FDA Upgrades Publix GreenWise Berries Recall to Class 1 Over E. coli Risk
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has upgraded its recall of certain Publix GreenWise frozen berries to Class 1, the agency's most serious hazard classification, according to a report from Global News. The agency said the change reflects the risk that the products could cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
The recall, initiated July 29, 2026, covers GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and GreenWise Organic Whole Mixed Berries in 10-ounce and 48-ounce packages, distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. The recall was prompted by E. coli contamination, and the FDA has reported 12 people infected with the outbreak strain in two states, according to Global News.
The status of the recall is ongoing as of the August 21, 2026 report.
Aug 21, 2026, 11:11 a.m. ET
FDA Reports 12 E. coli Cases in Two States Linked to Publix GreenWise Berries Recall
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has reported that twelve people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli have been reported in two states, according to Global News. The report comes as the agency's Class 1 recall of Publix GreenWise frozen berries remains ongoing.
The recall, initiated July 29, 2026, covers GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and GreenWise Organic Whole Mixed Berries in 10-ounce and 48-ounce packages, distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. The FDA classified the recall as Class 1 due to E. coli contamination.
The cause of the contamination has not been determined. The agency has not said whether the reported illnesses are linked to the recalled product.
Aug 21, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ET
FDA Closes Class 1 Recall of Publix GreenWise Berries Over E. coli Risk
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has closed the Class 1 recall of Publix GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and GreenWise Organic Whole Mixed Berries, according to a report from Global News. The closure means the agency considers the recall carried out.
The recall, initiated July 29, 2026, covers the berries in 10-ounce and 48-ounce packages distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. The action was taken because of E. coli contamination, and twelve people infected with the outbreak strain have been reported in two states, Global News reported.
Consumers who still have the product should check the package for the brand and product names and the package sizes to confirm whether it is part of the recall.
Aug 21, 2026, 11:02 a.m. ETFirst report
FDA Class 1 Recall for Publix GreenWise Berries Over E. coli Risk
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class 1 recall for certain GreenWise Organic berries sold at Publix stores, according to a report from Global News. The recall, initiated on July 29, 2026, covers GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and GreenWise Organic Whole Mixed Berries in 10-ounce and 48-ounce packages. The products were distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
The recall was prompted by E. coli contamination, and the FDA has classified it as Class 1, indicating a reasonable probability that use of the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. As of the report date of August 21, 2026, twelve people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli have been reported in two states, according to Global News. The status of the recall is ongoing.
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