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Mother Dies After Eating Contaminated Blueberries
Florida woman dies after eating Publix blueberries linked to E. coli outbreak.
In brief
Florida woman dies after eating Publix blueberries linked to E. coli outbreak. A Florida woman died after consuming contaminated GreenWise organic blueberries from Publix, prompting a lawsuit against the retailer and distributor. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Florida woman dies after eating blueberries
Karla Mullins died on June 20 after eating frozen blueberries purchased at a Publix store in Largo, Florida.
Blueberries recalled after death
The initial recall of the blueberries was issued July 3, about two weeks after Mullins died.
Recall expanded to cover more products
The recall was later expanded on July 29 to cover all lots of GreenWise organic whole blueberries and whole mixed berries.
Blueberries linked to E. coli outbreak
The blueberries were later identified as part of a recall linked to a multistate E. coli outbreak.
Recall covers eight states
The recalled product was shipped to Publix retail stores throughout 8 states including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
Lawsuit filed against Publix and distributor
The lawsuit, filed in Pinellas County Circuit Court, names both Publix and distributor Quirch Foods as defendants, alleging they are liable for the 'defective and unreasonably dangerous condition of the product.'
“This family lost a treasured mother and wife because a product that was supposed to be safe was contaminated with a dangerous and deadly pathogen”
What it means
A Florida woman died after consuming contaminated GreenWise organic blueberries from Publix, prompting a lawsuit against the retailer and distributor.
