Arya News - The fruit was sold at Publix retail stores.
Check your freezer. Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., of San Carlos, Chile, is recalling its frozen GreenWise-brand organic blueberries because the fruit may be contaminated with E. coli, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) .
The recalled product was shipped to Publix retail stores throughout eight states, including:
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
The blueberries may have been distributed to other retailers; the FDA will update its advisory as more information becomes available.
Look for the following product information:
Frozen GreenWise Organic Blueberries
Package size: 10 ounces
Lot code: 60401
Best by date: February 9, 2028
There have been reports of 12 confirmed cases of consumers in Florida and Georgia experiencing illness between May 11 and June 5 linked with E. coli O145:H28 infections, including four hospitalizations; no deaths have been reported.
According to the FDA, E. coli O145 is a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) that can cause illness with symptoms including severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (which may be bloody), and vomiting. Symptoms can begin anywhere from a few days after consuming the contaminated food to up to nine days later.
While most healthy individuals recover within a week, some infections may result in a serious complication known as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), particularly in young children, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Consult your health care provider immediately if you ate the frozen blueberries and are experiencing any symptoms that resemble an E. coli infection.
If you purchased the frozen blueberries with the affected lot code and best-by date, do not consume them. The product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase for a full refund. For questions, contact Frutas y Hortalizas at info.foodsafety@comfrut.com or by phone at 336-899-5612, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST.
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