Recall of frozen blueberries categorized under FDA's highest Class I risk level

A frozen blueberry product has been recalled by the FDA with their most serious risk classification. The affected blueberries were distributed to stores across multiple states.

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Check your refrigerators: FDA upgrades frozen blueberry recall to highest level

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FDA upgraded Publix's frozen berry recall to its highest E. coli risk level

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Publix organic frozen blueberries recalled under 'most severe risk level'

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Check your refrigerators: FDA upgrades frozen blueberry recall to highest level

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Blueberries become target of food recall for potential E. coli contamination

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Check your refrigerators: FDA upgrades frozen blueberry recall to highest level

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Blueberry recall over deadly E. coli fears hits FDA’s highest-risk level — with 12 sickened, 4 hospitalized

New York PostLean Right· Aug 19, 2026

Publix frozen blueberries recalled by FDA now issued highest risk warning due to E. coli strain

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  1. Aug 19Publix frozen blueberry recall upgraded to highest health risk level
  2. Aug 20Recall of frozen blueberries categorized under FDA's highest Class I risk level

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