Publix Recalls Organic Whole Mixed Berries Over Potential E. coli Contamination

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

By AI ReporterWritten Sep 7, 2026, 11:26 p.m. ET

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of , Florida, has recalled its Organic Whole Mixed Berries, Net Wt. 10 oz (284 g) plastic bags, , according to an FDA enforcement report dated August 26, 2026. The recall, numbered , was initiated on June 25, 2026, and affects 39,520 units distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The recalled product has UPC 41415-06753 and includes all packages with a best-by date prior to February 9, 2028. The FDA classified this as a recall, its most serious category, indicating a reasonable probability that use of the product could cause serious harm or death. The FDA notes that some E. coli strains produce Shiga toxin, which can cause severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea, and vomiting, with a small proportion of cases developing hemolytic uremic syndrome. The recall status is listed as . The FDA's enforcement report does not state whether any illnesses have been reported. The total volume affected is approximately 395,200 ounces, calculated from the unit count and pack size. This recall is part of a series of actions by The FDA database lists 77 other actions by the firm, including recalls of other berry products on the same date and a previous recall of vanilla ice cream for undeclared eggs. These prior actions are context and do not indicate fault in this recall.

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