CDC Issues Warning on Frozen Blueberries Amid E. coli Outbreak

Why it matters locally: Given Georgia's significant agricultural sector and large population, consumers and food distributors across the state should heed the CDC's warning regarding recalled frozen blueberries to prevent potential E. coli infections.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has alerted the public to an *E. coli* outbreak. Public health officials determined the outbreak has a connection to specific frozen blueberries. National authorities initiated a recall for the implicated product. The CDC advises consumers not to eat any frozen blueberries subject to this recall. Individuals who possess the recalled item should discard it.