Largo Man Sues Publix, Alleges Wife Died From E. coli After Consuming Contaminated Blueberries
A Largo man is suing Publix in the Tampa-St. Petersburg region, alleging his wife died from E. coli after consuming contaminated blueberries.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, September 23, 2026 —
A lawsuit has been filed against Publix Super Markets by a Largo resident who claims his wife died from an E. coli infection traced to contaminated blueberries purchased at a Tampa-St. Petersburg area store. The plaintiff alleges that his wife consumed the blueberries, which were allegedly contaminated with E. coli, leading to her death.
The specific details regarding the timeline of events, including the exact date of purchase, the date of consumption, the date of the wife’s death, and the name of the deceased, were not provided in the summary. The location of the specific Publix store where the blueberries were purchased was also not specified, beyond the general Tampa-St. Petersburg region.
The lawsuit centers on the claim that the blueberries caused a fatal E. coli infection. E. coli is a type of bacteria that can cause severe illness in humans, with symptoms ranging from stomach cramps and diarrhea to more serious complications like hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which can lead to kidney failure.
Publix Super Markets has not issued a public statement regarding the lawsuit at this time. Information regarding the legal proceedings, such as the court where the suit was filed or any response from Publix, was not available based on the provided summary.
The contractor involved in the sale or distribution of the alleged contaminated blueberries was not identified. Similarly, any details concerning inspections, code violations, or fines related to food safety practices concerning the produce in question are not included in the summary.
Further details regarding the specific allegations, the evidence presented by the plaintiff, and any potential outcomes of the lawsuit are pending. The summary does not provide information on what happened next after the lawsuit was filed.
Story summarized from the original created by Rachel Tucker on www.wfla.com, see more information here.
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