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Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A.

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  1. 2026

    Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur frozen berry recall expanded over potential E. coli contamination

    Recall announced

    In the FDA's September 2026 food and beverage recall roundup, a recall by Chile-based frozen berries producer Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. was expanded to include the Organic Triple Berry Blend due to potential E. coli contamination. The recall was initially issued on July 3 for GreenWise Organic IQF Organic Blueberries, expanded by retailer Publix by the end of July to all lots of GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries, and classified by the FDA in August as Class I, the highest risk level.

    Among the FDA's September 2026 food and beverage recalls, the recall by Chile-based frozen berries producer Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. — initially issued on July 3 for GreenWise Organic IQF Organic Blueberries, expanded by retailer Publix by the end of July to all lots of GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries, and classified by the FDA in August as Class I (highest risk) — was expanded to include the Organic Triple Berry Blend due to potential E. coli contamination.

    Company response

    • Recall — Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A.

      It was initially issued on July 3 by Chile-based frozen berries producer Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. for 10-oz bags of GreenWise Organic IQF Organic Blueberries.

    • Recall — Publix

      By the end of July, retailer Publix expanded the recall to all lots of GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries, based on a product traceback and epidemiological information from public health officials.

    Source excerpt

    • In August, the FDA classified the recall as a Class I, representing the highest level of risk.
    • A recall for frozen blueberries was expanded to include a frozen berry blend due to potential E. coli contamination.
    • The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recalled 21 food & beverage products, including 5 dietary supplements and 1 pet food product during the month of September.
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