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FDA Upgrades Publix Frozen Blueberry Recall to Highest Health Risk Level
Just the facts
The Food and Drug Administration upgraded a recall of four GreenWise organic frozen blueberry and mixed berry products sold across eight states at Publix grocery stores to a Class 1 risk level. The federal classification indicates a reasonable probability that exposure to the contaminated berries could cause severe health consequences or death. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention documented twelve E. coli infections associated with the outbreak strain across two states, with no reported deaths. The affected products were distributed to Publix locations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia with expiration dates prior to February 9, 2028.
Why this is news
The Food and Drug Administration designated a recall of four varieties of GreenWise organic frozen blueberries and mixed berries sold at Publix stores as a Class 1 risk following reports of E. coli contamination.
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