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Publix has expanded its recall of blueberries that have been linked to an E.coli outbreak.
According to a notice posted by the Food & Drug Administration, Publix has now recalled all lots of GreenWise Organic Frozen Whole Blueberries as well as Whole Mixed Berries after 12 people were reported sick across eight states.
The impacted products include:
- 10-ounce GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries (UPC 41415-0653)
- 48-ounce GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries (UPC 41415-12053)
- 10-ounce GreenWise Organic Whole Mixed Berries (UPC 41415-06753)
- 48-ounceGreenWise Organic Whole Mix Berries (UPC 41415-12153)
This recall was originally implemented on July 3 when Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. — the Chile-based company that supplies the fruit — announced concerns that the berries might have been contaminated with the bacteria, specifically a strain known as E coli O145.
“E. coli O145 is a Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC) that can cause illness characterized by severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (which may be bloody), and vomiting,” the FDA explains.
“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.”
This updated recall affects those who may have purchased the products in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Anyone who might have purchased the recalled fruit is urged to not eat, sell or serve them. It is also encouraged that one throws them away, or returns them to the point of purchased for a full refund.
The FDA confirmed that it and its state partners are currently investigating the source of the contamination.
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