Publix Recalls Organic Whole Blueberries Due to E. coli Contamination Risk
Publix Super Markets is recalling 37,260 units of Organic Whole Blueberries due to potential E. coli O145:H28 contamination. The product was distributed in eight southeastern states.
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 per the rubric mandates a score of 5 (Critical) regardless of other factors, as it indicates a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.
Plain-English summary
Publix Super Markets, Inc. is recalling 37,260 units of Organic Whole Blueberries, Net Wt. 48 oz (3Lb) plastic bag, due to potential E. coli O145:H28 contamination. The product is identified by UPC 41415-12053 and includes all products with an expiration date prior to Feb 9, 2028 (Best by Date Feb 09, 2028). The product is packed in 6 bags per case of 10 oz each and must be kept frozen.
The affected blueberries were distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The recall is classified as FDA Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their freezers for the specific UPC and expiration date. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. No specific instructions for disposal or refund processing are provided in the source text beyond standard recall practices.
The recalled product
- Product
- Organic Whole Blueberries, Net Wt. 48 oz (3Lb) plastic bag, packed in 6 bags per case of 10 oz each. Keep Frozen. UPC 41415-12053
- Manufacturer
- Publix Super Markets, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Frozen Produce
- Affected units
- 37,260
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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