{"id":72885,"date":"2026-07-05T23:14:41","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T03:14:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=72885"},"modified":"2026-07-05T23:14:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T03:14:52","slug":"publix-fruit-recalled-after-12-customers-got-e-coli-linked-stomach-illnesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2026\/07\/05\/publix-fruit-recalled-after-12-customers-got-e-coli-linked-stomach-illnesses\/","title":{"rendered":"Publix fruit recalled after 12 customers got E. coli-linked stomach illnesses"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"887f6f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"210\" height=\"210\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 210px) 100vw, 210px\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-05T231039.324.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72886 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #887f6f; width:286px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-05T231039.324.webp 210w, https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-05T231039.324-150x150.webp 150w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is a very recent and important safety alert. Publix announced a voluntary recall on <strong>July 3, 2026<\/strong>, for a specific lot of frozen organic blueberries due to potential contamination with <em>E.<sup><\/sup> coli O145<\/em>.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have these in your freezer, <strong>do not eat them<\/strong>.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Check For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The recall focuses on one specific lot, but Publix is taking extra precautions.<sup><\/sup> Check your freezer for the following details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Product:<\/strong> GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries (Frozen)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Size:<\/strong> 10 oz. bag<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lot Code:<\/strong> 60401<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best By Date:<\/strong> February 9, 2028<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Broad Precaution:<\/strong> Publix is advising customers to discard or return <strong>any<\/strong> frozen GreenWise blueberries purchased on or before July 3, 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scope and Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fruit was distributed to Publix stores across eight states: <strong>Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky<\/strong>.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Chilean supplier, Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., initiated the recall after 12 confirmed cases of E. coli-linked stomach illnesses were reported between May 11 and June 5, 2026.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What to do next:<\/strong> You can return the affected item to any local Publix for a full refund or simply throw it away.<sup><\/sup> If you or someone you know ate these berries and experienced severe stomach cramps, vomiting, or diarrhea, it\u2019s best to contact a doctor. For specific questions, you can contact the supplier at <code>info.foodsafety@comfrut.com<\/code> or call 336-899-5612.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>That is a very recent and important safety alert. 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