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Publix Recalls GreenWise Organic Blueberries After 12 Sickened

8/20/2026

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Publix announced a Class I recall of GreenWise organic blueberries and mixed berries on August 18, 2026.
The recall follows a limited July 3 recall by supplier Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A.
FDA classified the products as Tier I, indicating a reasonable probability of serious health consequences.
The recalled items were sold in Publix stores across eight southeastern states.
The outbreak has sickened 12 people—11 in Florida, one in Georgia—and hospitalized four.

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Story summary

Publix announced a Class I recall of GreenWise organic blueberries and mixed berries on August 18, 2026.
The recall follows a limited July 3 recall by supplier Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A.
FDA classified the products as Tier I, indicating a reasonable probability of serious health consequences.
The recalled items were sold in Publix stores across eight southeastern states.
The outbreak has sickened 12 people—11 in Florida, one in Georgia—and hospitalized four.