Publix Frozen Blueberry Recall Class I

The U.S. United States — Food and Drug Administration categorized a recall of frozen blueberries sold at Publix supermarkets under its most severe Class I risk level. The recall was initiated in early July by Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. of Chile after a dozen reports of E. coli-linked digestive illnesses. Publix recalled 10-ounce packages of its private-label Frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries and later expanded the recall to include certain 48-ounce packages. The affected products were shipped to stores in all eight states where Publix operates: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The FDA's Class I designation indicates a reasonable probability that use of the product could cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Publix advised customers not to consume the recalled blueberries and to discard or return them for a full refund.