Publix Recalls Organic Whole Blueberries Over Potential E. coli Contamination

The FDA classified the recall as Class I, the agency's most serious category, due to a potential E. coli O145:H28 contamination.

By AI ReporterWritten Sep 7, 2026, 7:06 p.m. ET

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of , Florida, has recalled its Organic Whole Blueberries, sold in 10-ounce plastic bags, , according to an FDA enforcement report dated August 26, 2026. The recall, numbered , covers all product with an expiration date prior to February 9, 2028, and the UPC code 41415-06453. The FDA classified the recall as , its most serious category, indicating a reasonable probability that use of the product could cause serious harm or death. The product was distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The recall, initiated on June 25, 2026, involves 44,994 units, which calculates to approximately 449,900 ounces. The FDA's enforcement report lists the recall status as . According to the FDA, E. coli infection can cause severe stomach cramps, diarrhea that is often bloody, and vomiting, and a small proportion of cases may develop a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome. The FDA's database shows 77 other actions by , including three other recalls on the same date for potential E. coli O145:H28 contamination in other frozen berry products. This context does not indicate fault in this specific recall.

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