When the CDC discovered that some organic whole and baby carrots might be linked to an outbreak, Grimmway Farms voluntarily recalled them.
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Check your refrigerator if you recently purchased organic carrots.
According to a news release from Grimmway Farms, there may have been E. coli bacteria present in some of its organic whole and baby carrots that are sold at numerous supermarket chains, such as Trader Joe’s, Wegmans, Whole Foods, and Target.
e coli organic carrot recall
After the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discovered that the carrots might be linked to an outbreak, the Bakersfield, California-based producer voluntarily recalled the product. According to the CDC, there have been 39 cases, 15 hospitalizations, and one fatality so far in 18 states.
grimmway farms baby carrots recall
According to the CDC, Shiga toxin-producing E. coli can cause vomiting, severe stomach cramps, and bloody diarrhea. It primarily affects children under five and the elderly. Rarely, it may result in hemolytic uremic syndrome, which can cause death or kidney failure.
coli can contaminate food and water after often spreading through human or animal excrement.
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Grimmway Farms distributed the recalled carrots under several brands, including Trader Joe’s, Wegmans, Bunny-luv, Nature’s Promise, Simple Truth, Good & Gather, and 365, and delivered them to distribution sites in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Grimmway Farms has posted images of every label that is impacted.
cdc carrot recall
According to Grimmway Farms, the baby carrots’ best-by dates range from September 11 to November 12, 2024, while the recalled whole carrots were available for purchase from August 14 to October 23.
Grimmway Farms advised consumers who might still have the recalled carrots in their refrigerators to discard them even if they are no longer available on retail shelves.
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“We take our role in ensuring the safety and quality of our products seriously,” stated Jeff Huckaby, the company’s president and chief executive officer. “The health of our customers and the integrity of our products are our highest priorities, and we are conducting a thorough review of our growing, harvest, and processing practices.”
organic carrot recall
Slivered onions on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders are suspected of being connected to an E. coli outbreak that was reported last month. In 14 states, the outbreak has caused at least 104 illnesses and one fatality.
Symptoms of E. Coli Poisoning
The majority of Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria live in humans’ and animals’ intestines in a safe manner. However, the CDC states that some can result in mild to fatal gastrointestinal disorders if taken.
Between two and eight days following exposure, symptoms of E. coli poisoning might manifest, including fever, cramping in the abdomen, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, and dehydration.
Case Count
Total Illnesses: 39
Hospitalizations: 15
Deaths: 1
Last Illness Onset: October 28, 2024
States with Cases: AR, CA, CO, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, WY
Product Distribution: Nationwide
Bagged carrot recall states
The FDA did not specify which states the carrots were sold in. However, the CDC has kept track of which states have reported cases of E. coli linked to consuming the recalled carrots.
These states are:
- Wyoming
- Washington
- Virginia
- Texas
- South Carolina
- Pennsylvania
- Oregon
- Ohio
- North Carolina
- New York
- New Jersey
- Missouri
- Minnesota
- Michigan
- Massachusetts
- Colorado
- California
- Arkansas
The states that have reported the most cases are Washington state, Minnesota and New York.
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