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Carrots sold at Costco, Walmart and more recalled

According to the Food and Drug Administration, several organic whole and baby carrot products are being recalled. This follows one E.coli investigating outbreaks linked to contaminated carrots, resulting in 39 illnesses, 15 hospitalizations and one death.

The recalled carrots were sold at popular retailers such as Costco, Kroger, Sprouts, Target, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, Wegmans, Whole Foods and more. They were sold nationwide in the US, as well as in Canada and Puerto Rico.

The following organic whole carrots are being recalled, all purchased from retailers from August 14 through October 23:

Label Bag sizes
365 1 pound, 2 pounds, 5 pounds
Bunny Luv 1 pound, 2 pounds, 5 pounds, 6 pounds, 10 pounds, 25 pounds
Cal-Organic 1 pound, 2 pounds, 5 pounds, 10 pounds, 25 pounds
Compliments 2 pounds
Full circle 1 pound, 2 pounds, 5 pounds
Good & collect 2 pounds
GroenWijs 1 pound, 25 pounds
Market side 2 pounds
The promise of nature 1 pound, 5 pounds
O Organic 1 pound, 2 pounds, 5 pounds, 10 pounds
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
Healthy pantry 1 pound, 2 pounds, 5 pounds

The following organic baby carrots are being recalled, and all have a best before date of September 11 through November 12:

Label Bag sizes
365 12 oz, 1 lb, 2 lb
Bunny Luv 1 pound, 2 pounds, 3 pounds, 5 pounds
Cal-Organic 12 oz, 1 pound, 2 pound, 2 pieces/2 pounds
Compliments 1 pound
Full circle 1 pound
Good & collect 12 oz, 1 lb
GroenWijs 1 pound
Grimmway Farms 25 pounds
Kroger 2 pounds
LIDL 1 pound
Market side 12 oz, 1 lb, 2 lb
The promise of nature 1 pound
O Organic 12 oz, 1 lb, 2 lb
President’s choice 1 pound, 2 pounds
Raley’s 1 pound
Simple truth 1 pound
Sprouts 1 pound, 2 pounds
Trader Joe’s 1 pound
Wegmans 12 oz, 1 lb, 2 lb
Healthy pantry 1 pound, 2 pounds

If you have any of the above root products in your refrigerator or freezer, throw them away immediately or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. E.coli bacteria can cause a serious infection, including symptoms such as stomach cramps, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and fever. If you think you are sick after consuming the affected roots, contact your doctor as soon as possible.

If you have any questions regarding this recall and outbreak, please contact your local FDA Complaint Coordinator. FoodWell will be sure to keep you updated with the latest recall information.

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