Organic Whole Blueberries recalled for potential E. coli contamination
Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. is recalling Organic Whole Blueberries due to potential E. coli O145:H28 contamination. Affected product is 10 oz frozen blueberry bags distributed in Florida.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall. E. coli O145:H28 is a pathogenic strain capable of causing serious illness. Although no illnesses are reported in the source text, the agency's own Class I designation mandates a minimum score of 4 per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. is recalling Organic Whole Blueberries, Net Wt 10 oz (284g) in plastic bags, due to potential E. coli O145:H28 contamination. The recalled product is packed in cases of 8 bags each and should be kept frozen. The affected lot is Lot 6040 01 with a best-by date of Feb 09 2028, representing 3640 cases distributed in Florida.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. The product should be discarded or returned to the point of purchase. Consumers with questions about the recall may contact the recalling firm, Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A.
The recalled product
- Product
- Organic Whole Blueberries, Net Wt 10 oz (284g) plastic bag, packed in 8 bags per case of 10 oz each. Keep Frozen
- Manufacturer
- Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A.
- Category
- Food — Frozen Fruit
- Affected units
- 3,640
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- Lot 6040 01 Best by Date Feb 09 2028
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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