Publix recalls blueberries after multiple people reportedly became severely sick with E. coli. Here are the impacted states
Publix is recalling frozen blueberries across eight states following reports of E. coli illnesses linked to the product.
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The brief
A recall has been issued for frozen blueberries sold at Publix stores following reports that 12 people have become sick with E. coli. Federal health authorities, including the FDA and CDC, are currently conducting an investigation into the contamination.
Coverage from outlets including CBS News, Consumer Reports, and the Miami Herald emphasizes that the recall affects locations across eight states, specifically citing Florida and Georgia. Official health documentation identifies the fruit as the subject of an active outbreak investigation.
Public health agencies continue to monitor the situation to determine further impacts. Information regarding specific brand identifiers or potential expansion of the recall remains subject to further updates from federal regulators.
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Quick answers
What product is being recalled?
Frozen blueberries sold at Publix stores are the subject of the recall.
How many illnesses have been reported?
Coverage states there have been 12 reports of E. coli illness.
Which areas are affected?
The recall impacts eight states, including Florida and Georgia.
Coverage (11)
- Frozen blueberries recalled after 12 reports of E. coli contamination Yahoo · 91d ago
- Frozen Blueberries Sold at Publix Linked to an E. Coli Outbreak Consumer Reports · 91d ago
- Outbreak Investigation of E. coli: Frozen Blueberries (July 2026) fda.gov · 91d ago
- Frozen blueberries sold at Georgia, Florida Publix stores recalled for possible E. coli contamination CBS News · 91d ago
- PSA: Frozen Blueberries Recalled Across 8 States After 12 E. Coli Illnesses Delish · 91d ago
- Publix issues frozen blueberry recall in Florida and 7 other states NBC 6 South Florida · 91d ago
- Frozen blueberries sold at Publix recalled over E. coli concerns Local 3 News · 91d ago
- Publix recalls blueberries after multiple people reportedly became severely sick with E. coli. Here are the impacted states Upper Michigan's Source · 91d ago
- FDA Announces Recall on Blueberries Sold in 8 States for Potential E. Coli Contamination Yahoo · 91d ago
- Publix fruit at center of E. coli outbreak investigations, FDA and CDC say Miami Herald · 91d ago
- Publix recalls blueberries after multiple people reportedly became severely sick with E. coli. Here are the impacted states WSFA · 91d ago
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