The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Saturday that it is recalling some contaminated organic whole carrots and baby carrots after suspicions they may have caused a deadly disease outbreak.
Grimway Farms announces recall Vegetables “may be contaminated with substances that produce Shiga toxins” Escherichia coli (Escherichia coli) O121:H19,” the FDA says, “can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems.” Reposted.
The agricultural giant recalled the product amid an ongoing investigation into the O121:H19 outbreak led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There have been 39 cases in 18 states, 15 hospitalizations and one death, according to the CDC. said. (Related: Salmonella outbreak expands recalls in 15 states)
Grimmway Farms has recalled organic whole carrots and select baby carrots sold at Trader Joe’s and Wegmans after the CDC found they may be linked to an E. coli outbreak. . https://t.co/o1Nyobr0xS
— NBC News (@NBCNews) November 17, 2024
A selection of organic whole carrots, including brands labeled “President’s Choice,” “Simple Truth” and “Wholesome Pantry,” were on sale from Aug. 14 to Oct. 14. According to the recall statement, the 23 bottles were sold in retail stores across the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada, but did not have an expiration date label on them.
The expiry date of carefully selected organic baby carrots is reportedly from September 11th to November 12th, 2024.
The statement revealed that consumers may already be purchasing vegetables at grocery stores.
Officials said organic whole carrots and baby carrots sold by Grimway Farms have been linked to the outbreak. A total of 39 people have been infected with E. coli in more than 18 states, including California.https://t.co/yMVnkHiE4Z pic.twitter.com/CKcskVCsdt
— NBC Los Angeles (@NBCLA) November 17, 2024
Authorities warned consumers who purchased select vegetables to throw them away or destroy them, call Grimway Farm’s helpline or return the products to stores. Surfaces where vegetables may have been placed should be disinfected using soap and hot water.
Grimmway Farms said the farm where some consumers may have purchased carrots directly “has ceased production, and no one has tested positive for E. coli O121:H19 from the recalled carrots.” added.
Consumers should contact their health care provider if they experience signs or symptoms such as bloody diarrhea, severe abdominal pain, fever, nausea, or vomiting, the agency warned. complications from Escherichia coli Infectious diseases include hemolytic uremic syndrome, high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, and neurological problems.
Hemolytic uremic syndrome, in which blood clots from damaged blood vessels damage the kidneys and other vital organs, can lead to kidney failure. According to Mayo Clinic.
Grimmway worked with Bolthouse Farms to produce more than 60% of the 100 million pounds of carrots that Americans are expected to consume on Thanksgiving in 2023. According to Forbes. The raw carrot market is worth about $1.4 billion in the U.S. alone, it added.
Both farms are headquartered in Bakersfield, California.
