--- title: E. coli Sickens 12 from Publix Blueberries date: 2026-07-04T09:43:00-07:00 author: Bill Marler canonical_url: "https://marlerclark.com/e-coli-sickens-12-from-publix-blueberries" section: Litigation Landing Pages --- [Foodborne Illnesses](/foodborne-illnesses) / [E. coli](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/e-coli) / # E. coli Sickens 12 from Publix Blueberries Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., San Carlos, Chile is recalling frozen **GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries 10 oz.** Because it may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O145:H28 (E. coli O145). *E. coli* O145 is a Shiga toxin-producing *E. coli* (STEC) that can cause illness characterized by severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (which may be bloody), and vomiting. While most healthy individuals recover within a week, some infections may result in a serious complication known as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), particularly in young children, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems. The recalled product was shipped to Publix retail stores throughout 8 states including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Consumers should check their freezers for the affected product. The affected product lot is: - **Product:** Frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries - **Package Size:** 10 oz - **Lot Code:** 60401 - **Best By Date:** February 9, 2028 - Publix is advising customers return or discard any frozen GreenWise blueberries products with a purchase date of 7/3/2026 or before No other lot codes or Best By dates are affected by this recall. There have been reports of 12 confirmed cases of consumers experiencing stomach illness between May 11, 2026 and June 5, 2026 linked with E. coli O145:H28 infections After receiving reports of consumers experiencing digestive illnesses and having consumed GreenWise frozen blueberries as part of their diet, Frutas y Hortalizas S.A. has decided to initiate the recall. Consumers who have frozen GreenWise blueberry products with the affected lot date should **not consume it**. Frutas y Hortalizas S.A. is working closely with the appropriate regulatory authorities and its customers regarding this recall. The company has instructed all customers receiving the affected lot to immediately isolate the product, discontinue its distribution, and notify any downstream customers who may have received the affected lot. [Marler Clark, The Food Safety Law Firm](http://www.marlerclark.com/), is the nation’s leading law firm representing victims of [E. coli](https://about-ecoli.com/) outbreaks and [hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)](http://www.about-hus.com/). The [E. coli lawyers of Marler Clark](http://www.marlerclark.com/practice_areas/view/e-coli-o157h7-outbreak-litigation) have represented thousands of victims of [E. coli](https://about-ecoli.com/) and other foodborne illness infections and have recovered over $900 million for clients. 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