Recall Alert; Organic Carrots Tied to E. coli Outbreak Across 18 States

Federal health officials have issued a recall for various brands of organic whole and baby carrots due to a multistate outbreak of E. coli O121 infections linked to products sourced from Grimmway Farms. As of November 2024, the outbreak has affected at least 39 individuals across 18 states, with one reported death and 15 hospitalizations.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that the affected carrots were sold in numerous retailers, including Walmart, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe’s, between August 14 and October 23, 2024. While these products are likely no longer on the market, many could still be present in consumers’ homes. The CDC advises individuals to check their refrigerators for any recalled products and either discard them or return them to the store.

Affected Brands Include: For whole organic carrots (available from August 14 to October 23):

  • 365: 1 lb, 2 lb, 5 lb
  • Bunny Luv: 1 lb, 2 lb, 5 lb, 10 lb, 25 lb
  • Cal-Organic: 1 lb, 2 lb, 5 lb, 6 lb, 10 lb, 25 lb
  • Good & Gather: 2 lb
  • Nature’s Promise: 1 lb, 5 lb
  • Trader Joe’s: 1 lb
  • Wholesome Pantry: 1 lb, 2 lb, 5 lb
  • Other brands: Full Circle, O-Organics, and more.

For baby carrots with best-if-used-by dates between September 11 and November 12:

  • 365: 12 oz, 1 lb, 2 lb
  • Bunny Luv: 1 lb, 2 lb, 3 lb, 5 lb
  • Good & Gather: 12 oz, 1 lb
  • Nature’s Promise: 1 lb
  • Simple Truth: 1 lb, 2 lb
  • Other brands include Sprouts, Raley’s, and Wegmans.

Symptoms of E. coli infection may include severe abdominal cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), and vomiting, typically appearing 3 to 4 days after exposure. Health authorities warn that the outbreak’s full extent may be larger than currently reported, as many individuals may not seek medical attention or testing.

Consumers who have these recalled products are urged to take immediate action by discarding them and sanitizing any surfaces they may have contacted. Further investigations are ongoing to determine the contamination’s source and whether other products may also be affected.

Where People Got Sick: E. coli Outbreak, Organic Carrots, November 2024

Where People Got Sick: E. coli Outbreak, Organic Carrots, November 2024

This page shows a map of where people in this outbreak got sick.

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Carrot recall announced in connection to E. coli outbreak: See list of affected products

Carrot recall announced in connection to E. coli outbreak: See list of affected products

More than a dozen brands are recalling bags of baby and whole organic carrots that were sold in 19 states for risk of E. coli contamination.

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E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots sickens people in 18 states

E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots sickens people in 18 states

Grimmway Farms recalled an array of its organic whole and baby carrots over concerns of an E. coli outbreak. Recalled carrots were sold at retailers s

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Outbreak Investigation

Outbreak Investigation

Do not eat or serve multiple brands of recalled bagged organic whole and baby carrots supplied by Grimmway Farms. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.

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RECALL ALERT: Organic carrots recalled for possible E. coli contamination

RECALL ALERT: Organic carrots recalled for possible E. coli contamination

Several brands of organic carrots are being recalled for possible E. coli contamination.

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Organic carrot brands recalled

Organic carrot brands recalled

The recalled product list includes bags of Nature's Promise, Trader Joe's and Wegmans regular and baby carrots, among other carrot brands.

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Organic carrots recalled after E. coli outbreak. These are the brands and grocery stores impacted.

Organic carrots recalled after E. coli outbreak. These are the brands and grocery stores impacted.

Grimmway Farms​, which made and packaged the organic carrots, issued the recall on Saturday after nearly 40 cases were recorded in 18 states.

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