Frozen Does Not Mean Safe: FDA Issues Highest Alert on GreenWise Blueberry Recall

The FDA issued a Class I recall for certain frozen GreenWise organic berry products tied to an active E. coli outbreak, escalating the risk to the highest level. The alert, dated Aug. 18, covers four GreenWise-branded items sold exclusively at Publix across eight southeastern states, with the recalled products distributed in all lot codes, not limited to a specific batch. The outbreak strain is E. coli O145:H28. CDC confirmed 12 infections in Florida and Georgia, including four hospitalizations, for a 33% hospitalization rate. The FDA notes freezing does not kill the bacteria at full infectious capacity. A lawsuit filed in July 2026 alleges safety checks were missed. Consumers are told not to eat the products, discard them, or return them for a full refund.