Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. announced on July 3, 2026, a voluntary recall of its frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries. This action was taken due to the potential presence of *E. coli* O145:H28, a bacterium that can cause serious health issues. The recall specifically impacts products distributed through Publix stores.
*E. coli* O145:H28 can lead to severe gastrointestinal symptoms, including abdominal cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), and vomiting. In some cases, particularly among young children and the elderly, it can result in hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure that can be life-threatening. Consumers who have purchased these blueberries and experience such symptoms should seek immediate medical attention.
The affected products are packaged in 12-ounce bags with specific lot codes and UPCs. Consumers are advised to check their freezers for the recalled item. The lot codes involved are FHL23046 and FHL23047, with a UPC of 0 41415 00938 8. These details are typically found on the back of the package. No other GreenWise products or blueberry varieties are included in this recall. It is important to note that while blueberries are generally a healthy food, scoring well on FoodScore (e.g., ABUNDANCE OAT CLUSTER CRUNCH BLUE-POM CORN & WHEAT FLAKE CEREAL WITH FLAVORED BLUEBERRY & POMEGRANATE WHOLE GRAIN OAT CLUSTERS & REAL BLUEBERRIES, which contains blueberries, scores 39/100 as a grain product), contamination like this poses a significant health risk.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries should not consume them. Instead, they should either discard the product immediately or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. As of the recall date, Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. has not reported any confirmed illnesses associated with the consumption of these specific blueberries. The company is cooperating with regulatory authorities to ensure the safe removal of all affected products from the market.