FDA Upgrades Publix Frozen Blueberry Recall to Highest Health Risk Level

The FDA upgraded a recall on organic frozen blueberries and mixed berries from Publix to Class I. Flavia Morlachetti · Moment/Getty The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) upgraded the recall of frozen GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries from Publix to Class I. A Class I recall indicates the highest level of health risk. The initial recall of frozen berry products sold at Publix supermarkets was linked to potential E. coli contamination. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) upgraded a recall for frozen blueberries and mixed berries sold at Publix supermarkets across the United States to a Class I recall on August 18. A Class I recall indicates the highest health risk. It means that the use of the affected product(s) has a reasonable probability of causing adverse health consequences or even death. The initial recall of the GreenWise frozen blueberry and mixed berry products was issued by Publix on July 29. This followed a July 3 recall of GreenWise Organic Blueberries from Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., San Carlos, Chile. Out of caution, Publix recalled all lots of four products, which included: GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries, 10-ounce, UPC 41415-0…