Chile's Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur recalls frozen organic blueberries over possible E. coli O145 contamination
Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., based in San Carlos, Chile, announced a recall of its frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries (10‑oz) because the product may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O145:H28.
E. coli O145 is a Shiga toxin‑producing strain that can cause severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, vomiting, and in vulnerable individuals may lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome.
The recalled items were shipped to Publix stores in eight states – Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Consumers should check freezers for lot code 60401 with a best‑by date of February 9 2028; no other lots are affected.
Health authorities have reported 12 confirmed cases linked to the possible contamination.
This writeup was produced by pharmadog from original reporting by fda recalls.
Original headline: “Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. Initiates Recall of Frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries Due to Potential E. coli O145 Contamination”
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