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Organic Carrots Recalled After Deadly E. Coli Outbreak in 18 States

Online Niel November 19, 2024

Packages of whole and baby organic carrots have been recalled from retailers nationwide due to potential E. coli contamination.
E. coli can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.
See below for a list of affected products.

As you prepare for Thanksgiving Day festivities, double-check the carrots you buy for roasting your turkey, making gravy or caramelizing: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and a leading carrot supplier have issued a RECALL of several brands of organic carrots (baby and whole) due to the potential E. coli contamination.

right Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)carrots are potentially linked to an E. coli outbreak in 18 states that has so far resulted in 15 hospitalizations and one death.

Beginning Nov. 16, Grimmway Farms recalled bags of vegetables that were shipped to retail stores in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. According to the FDA, the affected products should have already been removed from grocery store shelves, however, they may still be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. So, for peace of mind, you might want to dig through your produce drawer.

The affected products are:

Whole organic carrots that do not have a sell-by date printed on the bag but were available for purchase from August 14 to October 23, 2024.
Organic baby carrots with best before dates between September 11 and November 12, 2024.

Affected brands include 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 and Pantry healthy.

The FDA is concerned that the above vegetables have been contaminated with E. Coli, a bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. E. Coli symptoms usually appear three to four days after eating the affected food, according to the Mayo Clinicand may include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea, and/or vomiting.

If you think you might have any of the affected carrots, the CDC and FDA recommend throwing them away and not eating them. The FDA also suggests disinfecting any surface the carrots have touched if you think you have any of the affected vegetables. If you’re worried about getting sick or getting sick, the FDA says to contact a doctor.

Below is a list of specific lots of carrots affected by the recall.

Brands and packages of whole carrots

365: 1 lb, 2 lb, 5 lb bags
Bunny Luv: 1lb, 2lb, 5lb, 10lb, 25lb bags
Cal-Organic: 1 lb, 2 lb, 5 lb, 6 lb, 10 lb, 25 lb bags
Compliments: 2 lb. bags
Full circle: 1 lb, 2 lb, 5 lb bags
Good and Collect: 2 lb. bags
GreenWise: 1 lb. bags, 25 lbs
Grimmway Farms
On the market: 2 lb. bags
Nature’s Promise: 1 lb., 5 lb. bags
O-Organics: 1 lb, 2 lb, 5 lb, 10 lb bags
President’s Choice: 2 lb. bags
Raley’s
The simple truth: 1lb, 2lb, 5lb bags
germ
Trader Joe’s: 1 lb. bag
Wegmans: 1 lb., 2 lb., 5 lb. bags
Healthy Pantry: 1lb, 2lb, 5lb bags

Baby carrot brands, packaging and consumption data

365: 12 oz, 1 lb, 2 lb; September 11 – November 2
The Love Bunny: 1 lb, 2 lb, 3 lb, 5 lb; September 11 – November 12
Horse-Organic: 12 oz, 1 lb, 2 lb, 2 packs/2 lb; September 11 – November 2
Compliment: 1 lb; September 14 – October 24
Full circle: 1 lb; September 14 – October 24
Good and collect: 12 oz, 1 lb; September 14 – November 2
GreenWise: 1 lb; September 11 – October 26
Grimmway Farms: 25 lb bag; September 11 – October 3
On the market: 12 oz, 1 lb, 2 lb; September 11 – November 2
Nature’s Promise: 1 pound; September 13 – October 25
O-Organics: 12 oz, 1 lb, 2 lb; September 11 – November 2
Election of the President: 1lb, 2lb; September 11 – November 2
Raley’s: 1 lb; September 14 – October 23
The simple truth: 1lb, 2lb; September 14 – November 2
germ: 1lb, 2lb; September 13 – November 4
From Trader Joe’s: 1 lb; September 13 – November 4
Wegmans: 12 oz, 1 lb, 2 lb; September 14 – November 2
Healthy Pantry: 1lb, 2lb; September 16 – November 7

Again, if you have any affected produce, do not eat it and be sure to dispose of it promptly. If you think you have contracted E. coli, contact a doctor who can help you further.