Carrot E. Coli recall widens: Get the full list of recalled products
An organic carrot recall that has sickened 39 people and killed one person widened Thursday as Grimmway Farms added four new bag types to the list of recalled products. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the E. coli outbreak on Sunday, November 17.
The affected products include organic baby carrots and whole organic carrots sold under various brand names, including 365, Good & Gather, Trader Joe’s and Wegmans.
The full list of affected products can be found here. Although 39 illnesses have been reported, the CDC believes the number could be much higher and urges customers to search at home for affected products.
“These products are probably no longer for sale in stores, but may still be in your home,” the spokesperson said said CDC.
The affected baby carrots have a shelf life ranging from September 11 to November 12, 2024. According to the CDC, the whole carrots did not have a shelf life, but they were likely on sale from August 14 to October 12. 23, 2024.
States affected by the recall
The CDC says the following states have reported illnesses linked to the E. coli outbreak:
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Texas
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wyoming
The number of reported illnesses has not increased since the CDC’s initial announcement.
Which brands were affected by the recall?
- 365
- Bunny Luv
- Cal-Organic
- Compliments
- Full circle
- Good & collect
- GroenWijs
- Grimmway Farms
- Market side
- The promise of nature
- O-Organic substances
- President’s choice
- Raley’s
- Simple truth
- Sprouts
- Trader Joe’s
- Wegmans
- Healthy pantry
What is E.coli?
E. coli is a bacterium that occurs in various places, including the intestines of humans and animals, according to the newspaper CDC. E. coli doesn’t always cause illness, but you can get sick if you ingest the bacteria from a contaminated source.
Common symptoms include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting. The CDC recommends calling your healthcare provider if you have severe symptoms of E. coli. The CDC’s health department directory can be found here.
