Story by Kelly Kasulis Cho
Carrots recalled after E. coli outbreak linked to one death, CDC says
Carrots and baby carrots sold in the United States under popular brand names such as Nature’s Promise, Wegmans and Trader Joe’s are being recalled over an E. coli outbreak that has left at least one person dead and 15 others hospitalized, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Sunday.
According to the CDC, 39 cases of E. coli have been detected across 18 states in an outbreak linked to organic carrots supplied by Grimmway Farms. The products are no longer sold on store shelves, the CDC said, but may still be in consumers’ homes.
The recall comes on the tail of a larger E. coli outbreak late last month that was linked to McDonald’s, leading to one death, 34 hospitalizations and 104 cases across 14 states.
Escherichia coli, or E. coli, is a bacterium found in the environment, foods, water and the intestines of people and animals. Harmful forms of the bacteria can cause diarrhea and urinary tract infections, pneumonia, sepsis, kidney failure or even death.
Young children, older adults, people with weakened immune systems and international travelers are the most likely to get infected, according to the CDC. However, anyone can become infected through contact with animals or other people, or by swallowing the bacteria via contaminated food or water, the CDC said.
The CDC advises that the public discard the products and monitor for symptoms of a severe E. coli infection, which include diarrhea and a fever above 102 degrees, persistent vomiting to the point of not being able to keep liquids down, and signs of dehydration. It also recommends that families wash items and surfaces that may have touched any recalled carrots.
Here are the specifics of the recall:
CDC Notice
Carrots recalled after E. coli outbreak linked to one death, CDC says
Carrots and baby carrots sold in the United States under popular brand names such as Nature’s Promise, Wegmans and Trader Joe’s are being recalled over an E. coli outbreak that has left at least one person dead and 15 others hospitalized, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Sunday.
According to the CDC, 39 cases of E. coli have been detected across 18 states in an outbreak linked to organic carrots supplied by Grimmway Farms. The products are no longer sold on store shelves, the CDC said, but may still be in consumers’ homes.
The recall comes on the tail of a larger E. coli outbreak late last month that was linked to McDonald’s, leading to one death, 34 hospitalizations and 104 cases across 14 states.
Escherichia coli, or E. coli, is a bacterium found in the environment, foods, water and the intestines of people and animals. Harmful forms of the bacteria can cause diarrhea and urinary tract infections, pneumonia, sepsis, kidney failure or even death.
Young children, older adults, people with weakened immune systems and international travelers are the most likely to get infected, according to the CDC. However, anyone can become infected through contact with animals or other people, or by swallowing the bacteria via contaminated food or water, the CDC said.
The CDC advises that the public discard the products and monitor for symptoms of a severe E. coli infection, which include diarrhea and a fever above 102 degrees, persistent vomiting to the point of not being able to keep liquids down, and signs of dehydration. It also recommends that families wash items and surfaces that may have touched any recalled carrots.
Here are the specifics of the recall:
Organic baby carrots
- Products with approximate best-if-used-by dates between Sept. 11 and Nov. 12.
- Brands: 365, Bunny Luv, Cal-Organic, Compliments, Full Circle, Good & Gather, GreenWise, Grimmway Farms, Marketside, Nature’s Promise, O Organics, President’s Choice, Raley’s, Simple Truth, Sprouts, Trader Joe’s, Wegmans, Wholesome Pantry.
Whole organic carrots
- Products that were available in stores from about Aug. 14 to Oct. 23 — organic whole carrots do not have best-if-used-by dates on their packaging.
- Brands: 365, Bunny Luv, Cal-Organic, Compliments, Full Circle, Good & Gather, GreenWise, Marketside, Nature’s Promise, O Organic, President’s Choice, Simple Truth, Trader Joe’s, Wegmans, Wholesome Pantry.
CDC Notice
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