Your Morning Smoothie Is A Global Health Mystery

Key points

• Check your freezer for 10 oz. packages of frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries, recalled by Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. due to potential E. coli O145 contamination.
• The 'organic' label refers to farming methods like pesticide and fertilizer use, and is not a guarantee against microbial contamination from sources like water or improperly composted manure.
• E. coli O145 is a specific, dangerous Shiga toxin-producing strain (STEC) that can cause severe illness, including a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).
• Our global food supply chain means produce often travels thousands of miles, passing through multiple jurisdictions and creating complex challenges for ensuring safety from farm to freezer.
• A product recall is a precautionary measure to prevent illness and does not necessarily mean a widespread outbreak has occurred; it signifies the food safety system is working to identify a potential threat.

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• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Official record - https___www_fda_gov_safety_recalls_market_withdrawals_safety_alerts_frutas_y_hortalizas_del_sur_sa_initiates_recall_frozen_green

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