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Frozen blueberries sold at Georgia, Florida Publix stores recalled for possible E. coli contamination
By Dan Raby at CBS4 Miami
· July 7, 2026
· 2 min read
Frozen blueberries sold at Publix grocery stores in Georgia, Florida, and Southern states have been recalled as federal agencies investigate a possible E. coli contamination.The Chilean company Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A has recalled the GreenWise-brand organic blueberries after the Florida Dep
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Why this matters in The Miami
For Miami residents, the recall of frozen GreenWise-brand organic blueberries due to possible E. coli contamination is a concern, particularly given the city's large Latin American and Caribbean population, who may be frequent consumers of frozen produce. The fact that the contaminated blueberries were sold at Publix stores in Florida, including potentially in Miami's neighborhoods such as Little Havana, Wynwood, and Brickell, means that many local residents may have purchased the affected product. Miami-Dade County's health department and the Miami-Dade Police Department may need to be vigilant in disseminating information about the recall to the public, especially in areas with high foot traffic like Miami Beach. Consumers who have recently purchased frozen blueberries from Publix should check their packaging and lot codes carefully, and if in doubt, err on the side of caution and discard the product to avoid the risk of E. coli infection.
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Category: arts ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Frozen blueberries sold at Publix grocery stores in Georgia, Florida, and Southern states have been recalled as federal agencies investigate a possible E. coli contamination.The Chilean company Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A has recalled the GreenWise-brand organic blueberries after the Florida Dep
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