Publix Organic Whole Blueberries Recalled for E. coli O145:H28 Contamination
Publix Super Markets is recalling Organic Whole Blueberries due to potential E. coli O145:H28 contamination. Consumers should check expiration dates and discard affected products.
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 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score (5).
Plain-English summary
Publix Super Markets, Inc. is recalling Organic Whole Blueberries, Net Wt 10 oz (284g) plastic bags, due to potential E. coli O145:H28 contamination. The product is packed in cases of eight 10 oz bags and carries the UPC 41415-06453.
The recall affects 44,994 units distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Consumers should check their freezers for bags with an expiration date prior to February 9, 2028 (Best by Date Feb 09, 2028).
Consumers with affected products should discard them or return them to the place of purchase. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
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 UPC 41415-06453
- Manufacturer
- Publix Super Markets, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Frozen Produce
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 44,994
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 (3)
- all product with an expiration date prior to Feb 9
- 2028 (Best by Date Feb 09
- 2028)
Distribution
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