Grimmway Farms voluntarily recalled their organic carrots after the produce was linked to a deadly E

Carrots Recalled After E. Coli Outbreak Leaves 1 Dead, Dozens Sick—See the List of Affected Products coli outbreak in 18 states. Find out the affected states and products, and what to do if you have the recalled carrots in your fridge

Grimmway Farms voluntarily recalled their organic carrots after the produce was linked to a deadly E

Organic carrots from Grimmway Farms have been recalled after the produce was linked to an E. coli outbreak in 18 states, leaving 38 ill and one dead.
The affected bags of baby and whole carrots were sold at Trader Joe's, Wegmans, Whole Foods, and more from August to October.
The CDC says the recalled carrots are likely no longer in stores, but the agency is urging everyone to check their fridge for the affected products and throw them away.

Organic carrots have been recalled after being linked to a deadly Escherichia coli (E. coli) outbreak in multiple states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Saturday.

Grimmway Farms voluntarily recalled multiple brands of bagged organic baby and whole carrots connected to 39 E. coli infections, including 15 hospitalizations and one death in California. The cases were reported from Sept. 6 to Oct. 28 in 18 states, with the most illnesses in Washington, New York, and Minnesota.

The recalled carrots—from brands like Trader Joe's, Wegmans, and 365 by Whole Foods—were available for purchase from August through October. The CDC says the affected carrots are likely no longer on store shelves, but they could still be in your fridge or freezer—and the agency is urging everyone to check.

The true number of cases is likely much higher than the current figure because it takes three to four weeks to determine if an illness if part of an outbreak, and many people recover without medical care and are not tested for E. coli. The outbreak may also affect more states than the ones with known illnesses.

If you do have the recalled organic carrots, do not eat them, and throw them away or return them to the store for a refund. The CDC also said to wash any items and surfaces that came in contact with the affected carrots using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.

If you suspect you consumed the recalled carrots, the CDC recommends monitoring for common symptoms of E. Coli infection, including severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), and vomiting. Symptoms usually start three to four days after consuming the affected product and clear up without treatment within a week.

Contact your healthcare provider if you experience severe symptoms, including:

Diarrhea and a fever above 102°F
Diarrhea for more than three days that is not improving, or bloody diarrhea
Extreme vomiting that makes it hard to keep liquids down
Signs of dehydration, such as not peeing, having a dry mouth or throat, or feeling dizzy
Signs of hemolytic uremic syndrome, including decreased alertness, loss of color in the cheeks, unexplained bruising or tiny red spots on the skin, irritability, or blood in pee

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States Affected by the Carrot Recall

The following states have reported cases of E. coli infection linked to the outbreak, listed by the number of illnesses:

Washington, 8
Minnesota, 5
New York, 5
California, 3
Oregon, 3
New Jersey, 2
South Carolina, 2
Arkansas, 1
Colorado, 1
Massachusetts, 1
Michigan, 1
Missouri, 1
North Carolina, 1
Ohio, 1
Pennsylvania, 1
Texas, 1
Virginia, 1
Wyoming, 1

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Recalled Carrot Products

Organic Baby Carrots

The recalled organic baby carrots have best-if-used-by dates from Sept. 11 to Nov. 12 and include the following brands:

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

Organic Whole Carrots

The bags of recalled organic whole carrots did not have best-if-used-by dates, but the CDC said they were available for purchase from about Aug. 14 to Oct. 23. The affected brands include: