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Check your freezer: Publix recalls frozen blueberries sold in 8 states
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Key Points:
- Publix is recalling a specific lot of GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries due to potential E. coli contamination, following reports of illnesses among consumers.
- The recall affects only 10-ounce packages with lot code 60401 and a best-by date of February 9, 2028, sold in Publix stores across eight southeastern states.
- Twelve confirmed cases of E. coli O145:H28 infections linked to the product have been reported between May 11 and June 5; this strain can cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms and serious complications in vulnerable populations.
- Consumers are advised not to consume the affected blueberries and should discard them or return them for a full refund.
- The supplier, Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., is cooperating with regulators, removing the product from distribution, and investigating the contamination source.
