The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·H-1241-2026·Announced 2026-08-26

Publix Recalls Organic Whole Mixed Berries Due to E. coli Contamination

Publix Super Markets is recalling Organic Whole Mixed Berries 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 mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric. Additionally, the presence of E. coli contamination in a ready-to-eat food product represents a critical health hazard.

Plain-English summary

Publix Super Markets, Inc. is recalling Organic Whole Mixed Berries, Net Wt. 48 oz (3Lb) plastic bags, due to potential E. coli O145:H28 contamination. The product is identified by UPC 41415-12153 and is packed in cases of six 10 oz bags. The recall includes all product with an expiration date prior to Feb 9, 2028.

The affected product was distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. A total of 60,320 units are involved in this recall.

Consumers should check their freezers for this specific product and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase. This recall is classified as Class I by the FDA, 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 Mixed Berries, Net Wt. 48 oz (3Lb) plastic bag. packed in 6 bags per case of 10 oz each. Keep Frozen. UPC 41415-12153
Hazard
Affected units
60,320

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

Distributed in 8 states:

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