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FDA Investigating Deadly E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Carrots Sold at Aldi, Trader Joe’s, Walmart and More

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced an outbreak investigation into whole carrots and baby carrots possibly contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli bacteria. The investigation follows a voluntary recall of several brands of carrots issued by Grimmway Farms on November 16 after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that these products may be linked to a deadly E. coli outbreak. infections.

The affected carrots were sold nationwide at stores such as Aldi, Kroger, Publix, Target, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, Wegmans and Whole Foods, to name a few. To date, 39 illnesses have been reported, resulting in 15 hospitalizations and one death.

Products affected by the organic carrot recall

The FDA and Grimmway Farms list the following brands of organic whole carrots as part of the recall and outbreak investigation: 365, Bunny Luv, Cal-Organic, Compliments, Full Circle, Good & Gather, GreenWise, Marketside, Nature’s Promise, O Organics, President’s Choice, Simple Truth, Trader Joe’s, Wegmans and Healthy Pantry. The recalled carrots were on sale from August 14 to October 23. The following products are included in the recall:

Organic whole carrots
Label Bag sizes
365 1 pound, 2 pounds, 5 pounds
Bunny Luv 1 pound, 2 pounds, 5 pounds, 10 pounds, 25 pounds
Cal-Organic 1 pound, 2 pounds, 5 pounds, 6 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 substances 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

Additionally, the recall includes sliced ​​and peeled organic baby carrots with the “Best If Used By” date ranging from September 11 to November 12 under the following brand labels: 365, Bunny Luv, Cal-Organic, Compliments, Full Circle, Good & Collecting, GreenWise , Grimmway Farms, Kroger, LIDL, Marketside, Nature’s Promise, O Organics, President’s Choice, Raley’s, Simple Truth, Sprouts, Trader Joe’s, Wegmans and healthy pantry. The following products are included in the recall:

Organic baby carrots
Label Bag sizes “Best if used by” dates
365 12 oz, 1 lb, 2 lb September 11, November 24 to November 24
Bunny Luv 1 pound, 2 pounds, 3 pounds, 5 pounds 11 September 24 to 12 November 24
Cal-Organic 12 oz, 1 pound, 2 pound, 2 pieces/2 pounds September 11, November 24 to November 24
Compliments 1 pound 14 September 24 to 24 October 24
Full circle 1 pound 14 September 24 to 24 October 24
Good & collect 12 oz, 1 lb 14 September 24 to November 24
GroenWijs 1 pound 11 September 24 to 26 October 24
Grimmway Farms 25 pound bag September 11, 24 to October 3, 24
Market side 12 oz, 1 lb, 2 lb September 11, November 24 to November 24
The promise of nature 1 pound September 13, 24 to October 25, 24
O-Organic substances 12 oz, 1 lb, 2 lb September 11, November 24 to November 24
President’s choice 1 pound, 2 pounds September 11, November 24 to November 24
Raley’s 1 pound 14 September 24 to 23 October 24
Simple truth 1 pound, 2 pounds 14 September 24 to November 24
Sprouts 1 pound, 2 pounds September 13, 24 to November 4, 24
Trader Joe’s 1 pound September 13, 24 to November 4, 24
Wegmans 12 oz, 1 lb, 2 lb 14 September 24 to November 24
Healthy pantry 1 pound, 2 pounds September 16, 24 to November 7, 24

A complete list of product images on the FDA website.

The recalled products were shipped directly to national distribution centers in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. To date, 18 states have reported cases of E. coli infection: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia , Washington and Wyoming.

At this point, the carrots are likely no longer for sale, but the FDA is concerned they could still be in consumers’ refrigerators. According to the FDA, if you have these roots in your home, you should not consume them. Dispose of them and clean and disinfect the surfaces they touched. The CDC recommends that you call your healthcare provider if you think you have E. coli symptoms.

Symptoms may include (but are not limited to) stomach cramps, diarrhea, excessive vomiting, fever above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and/or dizziness, which usually begins three to four days after ingestion of the bacteria, although the incubation period has already passed. period can vary from 24 hours to 10 days. Most people recover on their own, without treatment. However, serious complications can arise, so it is important to consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

Consumers with questions regarding this recall may contact Grimmway Farms Customer Service at 1-800-301-3101, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET, or visit www.grimmway.com.

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