E. Coli Outbreak: Carrots Linked to One Death and 39 Infections, CDC Issues Recall

E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Contaminated Carrots

A recent E. coli outbreak has resulted in one death. The contamination is linked to carrots from Grimmway Farms.

Recall Announcement
On November 16, Grimmway Farms announced a recall of various sizes and brands of bagged organic baby and whole carrots.

Outbreak Statistics

• Total cases: 39
• Hospitalizations: 15
• Deaths: 1

Affected Regions
Five people in New York have become ill. The outbreak has spread to 17 other states, including New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Brand Information
Contaminated carrots may be found under many popular brands sold at stores like Trader Joe’s, Wegmans, Whole Foods Market, and Target. These brands include:

• 365 (Whole Foods Market)
• Bunny Luv
• Cal-Organic
• Compliments
• Full Circle
• Good & Gather (Target)
• GreenWise
• Grimmway Farms
• Marketside
• Nature’s Promise
• O-Organic
• President’s Choice
• Raley’s
• Simple Truth
• Sprouts
• Trader Joe’s
• Wegmans
• Wholesome Pantry

All baby organic carrots and whole organic carrots from these brands are affected.

Product Details

• Baby carrots: Best-by dates from September 11 to November 12.
• Whole carrots: Sold from August 14 to October 23.

Health Advisory
The affected products are not sold in stores anymore, but they may still be in some homes. If you have these carrots, throw them away. Clean any surfaces that came into contact with them using hot water and soap or a dishwasher.

Symptoms of E. Coli
If you experience the following symptoms, contact your healthcare provider:

• Diarrhea and fever above 102°F
• Diarrhea lasting more than three days
• Bloody diarrhea
• Severe vomiting
• Signs of dehydration (less urination, dry mouth, dizziness)

Stay safe and informed regarding this outbreak.