Top entities: Publix, Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., United States — Food and Drug Administration, United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, United States — Florida Department of Health.

What category does this event fall under?

Accidents — classified as food recall.

What is the sentiment of coverage?

Aggregate sentiment score: -20 on a -100 to +100 scale (negative = critical coverage, positive = favorable coverage).

Is this event still developing?

This is an active story, last updated Jul 09, 2026. Coverage continues to evolve.

Accidents food recall

Publix GreenWise Blueberry E. coli Recall

Q: When did this event occur?

First reported Jul 05, 2026; last updated Jul 09, 2026.

Q: What is the market impact?

General. The recall is limited to a single lot and is unlikely to materially affect Publix's sales or reputation.

Q: What were the key actions taken?

Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. recalled · United States — Food and Drug Administration announced recall · Publix issued press release

Analysis based on 20 articles · First reported Jul 05, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026

Sentiment

-20

Attention

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Market Impact

General

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Market Impact

The recall is limited to a single lot and is unlikely to materially affect Publix's sales or reputation. The supplier may face regulatory scrutiny and potential liability, but the financial impact is expected to be minor.

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Event Summary

Publix recalled 10-ounce bags of GreenWise Organic IQF Frozen Blueberries (lot code 60401, best by Feb 9, 2028) due to potential E. coli O145:H28 contamination. The recall, initiated July 3 by supplier Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., affects stores in United States — Alabama, United States — Florida, Georgia, United States — Kentucky, United States — North Carolina, United States — North Carolina, United States — Tennessee, and United States — West Virginia. Twelve confirmed illnesses and four hospitalizations were reported between May 11 and June 5. The CDC, FDA, and United States — Florida Department of Health are investigating. Publix removed the product from shelves. No deaths have been reported.

Key Actions

80 Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. recalled

60 United States — Food and Drug Administration announced recall

55 Publix issued press release

50 United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention investigated outbreak

40 Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. cooperating with authorities United States — Food and Drug Administration

40 United States — Florida Department of Health alerted CDC United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

30 Publix removed product from shelves

Entities Involved

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Publix

Publix issued the recall and removed the product from shelves; the event may cause minor reputational damage but is contained.

Importance 80.0 Sentiment -10.0

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Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A.

The Chilean supplier initiated the recall and is investigating the contamination source; faces potential liability and regulatory action.

Importance 70.0 Sentiment -30.0

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United States — Food and Drug Administration

The FDA announced the recall and is monitoring the situation.

Importance 50.0 Sentiment 0.0

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United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The CDC is investigating the outbreak and coordinating with state health authorities.

Importance 50.0 Sentiment 0.0

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United States — Florida Department of Health

The United States — Florida Department of Health alerted the CDC to the cluster of infections.

Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0

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United States

The United States is the country where the recall and illnesses occurred; federal agencies are involved.

Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0

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Chile

Chile is the country of origin for the recalled blueberries; the event may affect perceptions of Chilean food exports.

Importance 20.0 Sentiment -5.0

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United States — Florida

One of the eight states; the United States — Florida Department of Health played a key role in detecting the outbreak.

Importance 15.0 Sentiment 0.0

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United States — Alabama

One of the eight states where recalled blueberries were distributed.