Organic carrots recalled after E. Coli outbreak

A massive recall of organic carrots and baby carrots sold in supermarkets across the country has been launched by a California grower following a possible E. coli outbreak that has already killed one person. Grimmway Farms, which made and packaged the organic carrots, launched the recall Saturday after nearly 40 cases were recorded in 18 states. At least 15 people have been hospitalized and one person has died, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Where were the carrots sold? A number of stores that sold the carrots in 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 interviewing people about the foods they ate in the week before they became ill,” the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Sunday. “Of the 27 people interviewed, 26 reported eating carrots. The FDA traceback investigation identified Grimmway Farms as the common supplier of organic whole carrots and baby carrots in this outbreak.” Which carrots have been recalled? According to the FDA, the recall has not removed carrots from store shelves because they should no longer be for sale. However, they can still be in people’s homes and in the refrigerator. Organic whole carrots, which do not have an expiration date printed on the bag, but were available for retail sale from August 14 to October 23, 2024. Organic baby carrots with best before dates ranging from September 11 through November 12, 2024. These lists include the brands or store brands (and bag size) that sold the carrots. Organic Whole Organic Carrots Whole Foods 365 – 1lb, 2lb, 5lb Bunny-luv-organic-baby-1lb-front-e1731795924269-555×442.jpg Bunny-Luv Organic Baby Carrots (pictured) and Organic Whole Carrots are part of a recall following a E.coli outbreak. Grimmway Farms Bunny Luv – 1lb, 2lb, 5lb, 10lb, 25lb Cal-Organic – 1lb, 2lb, 5lb, 6lb, 10lb, 25lb Compliments – 2lb Full Circle – 1lb, 2lb, 5lb Good & Gather – 2lb GreenWise – 1lb, 25lbs Marketside – 2lb Nature’s Promise – 1lb, 5lb O-Organics – 1lb, 2lb, 5lb, 10lb o-organic-baby-1lb.jpg O Organic Baby Carrots (pictured) and Organic Whole Carrots are part of a Grimmway Farms recall . Grimmway Farms President’s Choice – 2 pounds Simple Truth – 1 pound, 2 pounds, 5 pounds Trader Joe’s – 1 pound Wegmans – 1 pound, 2 pounds, 5 pounds Wholesome Pantry -1 pound, 2 pounds, 5 pounds Organic Baby Carrots Whole Foods 365 – 12 oz, 1 pound, 2 pounds 365-1lb-org -cello-555×279.jpg Whole Foods 365 Organic Whole Carrots (pictured) and Organic Baby Carrots are part of a Grimmway Farms recall following an E.coli outbreak. Grimmway Farms Bunny Luv – 1lb, 2lb, 3lb, 5lb Cal-Organic – 12oz, 1lb, 2lb, 2pk/2lbs Compliments – 1lb Full Circle – 1lb Good & Gather – 12oz, 1lb good-gather-1lb-org-cello-e1731797130538 .jpg Good Collect organic whole carrots (photo) and organic baby carrots are part of a Grimmway Farms recall due to E.coli contamination. Grimmway Farms GreenWise – 1 pound Grimmway Farms – 25 pounds Marketside – 12oz, 1 pound, 2 pounds Nature’s Promise – 1 pound O-Organics – 12oz, 1 pound, 2 pounds President’s Choice – 1 pound, 2 pounds Raley’s – 1 pound Simple Truth – 1 lb, 2 lb Brussels sprouts – 1 lb, 2 lb Trader Joe’s – 1 lb Wegmans – 12oz, 1lb, 2lb Healthy Pantry – 1lb, 2lb 39 people have already 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. What should you do if you have roots?