E. coli Outbreak Linked to Frozen Blueberries
For Everyone
July 6, 2026
Recalled food
On July 3, 2026, Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. recalled frozen blueberries
- Frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries, 10 oz
- Lot Code: 60401
- Best By Date: February 9, 2028
- Shipped to Publix retail stores throughout 8 states including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries
What you should do
- Do not eat any recalled frozenblueberries. Throw them away or return them to where you bought them.
- Wash items and surfaces that may have touched the recalled blueberries using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.
Call your healthcare provider if you have any of these severe E. coli symptoms:
- Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F
- Diarrhea for more than 3 days that is not improving
- Bloody diarrhea
- So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down
- Signs of dehydration, such as:
- Not peeing much
- Dry mouth and throat
- Feeling dizzy when standing up
What Businesses Should Do
- Do not sell or serve recalled frozen blueberries.
- Wash and sanitize items and surfaces that may have come in contact with recalled blueberries.
Symptoms of E. coli
- Most people infected with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli experience severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), and vomiting.
- Symptoms usually start 3 to 4 days after swallowing the bacteria.
- Most people recover without treatment after 5 to 7 days.
- Some people may develop serious kidney problems (hemolytic uremic syndrome, also called HUS) and would need to be hospitalized.
- For more information about E. coli, see the E. coliQuestions and Answers page.
See also
July 6, 2026
Content Source:
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)
