A mass recall of organic carrots and baby carrots sold at grocery stores nationwide has been issued after a potential outbreak of E. coli by a California grower has already resulted in one death.
Grimway FarmsThe company, which makes and packs organic carrots, issued the recall on Saturday after nearly 40 cases were reported in 18 states. At least 15 people were hospitalized and one person died. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Said.
Where were the carrots sold?
Many stores selling carrots across the United States, including Puerto Rico and Canada, are affected, including Walmart, Kroger, Albertsons, Publix, Food Lion, Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Canadian chains Loblaws and Compliments.
“State and local public health officials are questioning people about foods they ate in the week before they got sick.” U.S. Food and Drug Administration Said on Sunday. “Of the 27 people interviewed, 26 reported eating carrots. The FDA's traceback investigation identified Grimmway Farms as a common supplier of organic whole and baby carrots in this outbreak.”
Which carrots have been recalled?
According to the FDA, the recall did not remove any carrots from store shelves because they should no longer be available for sale, however, they may still be in people's homes and refrigerators.
Organic whole carrots, which do not have a best-by date printed on their bags, but were available for purchase at retail stores from August 14 to October 23, 2024.
Organic baby carrots with best if used dates from September 11 to November 12, 2024.
Which brands of carrots are recalled?
These lists include the brands (and bag sizes) of the stores or brands that sell carrots.
Organic Whole Organic Carrots
Whole Foods 365 – 1 lb, 2 lb, 5 lb
Grimway Farms
Bunny Love – 1 lb, 2 lb, 5 lb, 10 lb, 25 lb
Cal-Organic – 1 lb, 2 lb, 5 lb, 6 lb, 10 lb, 25 lb
Compliment – 2lb
Full Circle – 1 lb, 2 lb, 5 lb
Good and Gather – 2 pounds
Greenwise – 1 lb, 25 lb
Marketside – 2lb
Nature's Promise – 1 lb, 5 lb
O-Organics – 1 lb, 2 lb, 5 lb, 10 lb
Grimway Farms
President's Choice – 2lb
Simple Truth – 1 lb, 2 lb, 5 lb
Trader Joe's – 1 pound
Wegmans – 1 lb, 2 lb, 5 lb
Nutritious Pantry -1 lb, 2 lb, 5 lb
organic baby carrots
Whole Foods 365 – 12 oz, 1 lb, 2 lb
Grimway Farms
Bunny Love – 1 lb, 2 lb, 3 lb, 5 lb
Cal-Organic – 12oz, 1lb, 2lb, 2pk/2lbs
Praise – 1 pound
Full Circle – 1lb
Good & Gather – 12 oz, 1 lb
Grimway Farms
Greenwise – 1 pound
Grimmway Farms – 25 lb
Marketside – 12oz, 1lb, 2lb
Nature's Promise – 1 lb
O-Organics – 12oz, 1lb, 2lb
President's Choice – 1 lb, 2 lb
Raleigh – 1 pound
Simple Truth – 1 lb, 2 lb
Sprouts – 1 lb, 2 lb
Trader Joe's – 1 pound
Wegmans – 12oz, 1lb, 2lb
Nutritious Pantry – 1 lb, 2 lb
What type of E. coli may be linked to the outbreak?
According to the CDC, carrots may be linked to outbreaks of E. coli O121:H19, which can cause severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody) and vomiting. Symptoms usually begin three to four days after swallowing the bacteria and most people recover without treatment after five to seven days.
Some people may have serious kidney problems and will need to be hospitalized, the CDC said.
Already 39 people have been infected in 18 states, including Washington, Minnesota, New York, California, Oregon, South Carolina, New Jersey, Texas, North Carolina, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Arkansas, Colorado, Massachusetts, Michigan, Orion, Virginia and Wyoming. Are.
What should you do if you have carrots?
The CDC and FDA say any recalled carrots should be thrown away immediately or returned to the store for a refund. People should also clean and sanitize any surfaces they may have touched.