Consumers are being urged to check their freezers after Publix expanded a recall of its GreenWise Organic frozen berries due to possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O145.

The recall affects all lots of GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries sold at Publix stores across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

Publix removed the products from store shelves in late June 2026, but officials warn that some customers may still have the frozen berries at home.

Recalled Products

The recall includes the following GreenWise Organic frozen berry products:

• GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries – 10-ounce resealable pouch (UPC: 41415-06453)
• GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries – 48-ounce resealable pouch (UPC: 41415-12053)
• GreenWise Organic Whole Mixed Berries – 10-ounce resealable pouch (UPC: 41415-06753)
• GreenWise Organic Whole Mixed Berries – 48-ounce resealable pouch (UPC: 41415-12153)

Why the Recall Was Expanded

The expanded recall follows an earlier action involving GreenWise Organic Blueberries supplied by Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. of San Carlos, Chile. According to public health officials, traceback and epidemiological investigations linked the products to cases of E. coli O145 infection, prompting Publix to broaden the recall as a precaution.

Reported Illnesses

Health authorities have confirmed:

• 12 illnesses in Florida and Georgia
• 4 hospitalizations
• No deaths reported

Symptoms of E. coli Infection

Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infections can cause:

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

Symptoms typically develop between a few days and nine days after consuming contaminated food.

Most people recover within a week, but some—especially young children, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems—may develop hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a potentially life-threatening complication that can lead to kidney failure.

What Consumers Should Do

Anyone who purchased the recalled frozen berries should:

• Do not eat the products.
• Dispose of them safely or return them to any Publix store for a full refund.
• Seek medical attention if symptoms of E. coli infection develop after consuming the berries.

Consumers with questions can contact Publix Customer Care at (800) 242-1227, available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Health officials continue to investigate the outbreak and advise consumers to monitor recall updates.