Organic Carrots Recalled for E. Coli Contamination

Organic whole and baby carrots available across the United States are being recalled from prominent stores such as Trader Joe’s, Target, Whole Foods, and Wegman’s due to an E. coli outbreak. This situation has led to 39 reported illnesses, 15 hospitalizations, and one death. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that cases linked to this outbreak have occurred in 18 states.

On November 16, 2024, Grimmway Farms announced a recall of their organic carrots, according to a statement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Carrots are no longer on store shelves, but people might still have them stored in their fridges or freezers. The CDC advises that any recalled carrots should be discarded, and anything that touched them should be thoroughly cleaned with hot, soapy water.

The recall involves organic baby carrots that have best-by dates between September 11 and November 12, 2024. This affects the following brands:

The recall also affects packaged organic whole carrots that lack a specified best-by date. These carrots were on sale from around August 14 to October 23, 2024. The recalled brands are:

You can check the FDA's website for pictures and bag sizes of the organic carrots that have been recalled.

E. Coli Infection: Key Symptoms To Know

According to the CDC, an E. coli infection may result in these symptoms:

Symptoms typically begin about three to four days after consuming contaminated food or beverages. While most individuals will heal on their own within five to seven days, some groups—such as the elderly, young children, and those with weakened immune systems—might experience severe kidney issues, known as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), and may require hospitalization.

Reach out to your healthcare provider if you notice any of these symptoms: