‘No indication’ U.S. blueberry recall for death risk impacts Canada: CFIA
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Food and Drug Administration upgraded a recall of frozen blueberries and mixed berries sold at Publix grocery stores across the country to a Class 1 recall, the highest health risk level on Tuesday, citing E.
A Class 1 recall is ” a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death,” according to the FDA.
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‘No indication’ U.S. blueberry recall for death risk impacts Canada: CFIA
By Adriana Fallico Global News
Posted August 21, 2026 10:44 am
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Blueberries are pictured at a stand in Cleveland, Wednesday, July 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says “there is no indication” the blueberries and mixed berries in a major U.S. recall over the risk of serious illness and potential death were distributed in Canada.
The U.S.…
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