E. Coli outbreak linked to organic carrots sold in 18 states
At least 39 people have fallen ill and one person has died due to an E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots. US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Sunday.
According to the CDC, the carrots were produced by Grimmway Farms. The affected products included organic baby carrots and whole organic carrots, and were sold under various brand names, including 365, Good & Gather, Trader Joe’s, Wegmans and more.
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 an expiration date ranging from September 11 to November 12, 2024. However, according to the CDC, the whole carrots did not have an expiration date.
States affected by the recall
The CDC says the following states have reported illnesses linked to the E. coli outbreak:
- Washington
- Virginia
- Texas
- South Carolina
- Pennsylvania
- Oregon
- Ohio
- North Carolina
- New York
- New Jersey
- Missouri
- Minnesota
- Michigan
- Massachusetts
- Colorado
- California
- Arkansas
- Wyoming
“This outbreak may not be limited to states where known diseases occur, and the actual number of sick people is likely much higher than the reported number.” the CDC said.
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.
