Urgent: Organic Carrots from Specific Brand Under Recall Due to Potential Ecoli Contamination
Breaking News:
The food safety authorities and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) are currently investigating an E. coli O121 outbreak, linked to organic carrots from Grimmway Farms. This outbreak has resulted in 39 confirmed cases across 18 states, with 15 hospitalizations and one reported death.
Grimmway Recall Details
On November 16, 2024, Grimmway Farms issued a recall for various brands of organic whole bagged carrots and organic baby carrots. These carrots, sold under brand names like 365, Bunny Luv, Cal-Organic, and more, have been distributed nationwide.
The recall includes:
- Organic Baby Carrots: With best-if-used-by dates between September 11, 2024, and November 12, 2024.
- Whole Organic Carrots: Sold from approximately August 14, 2024, through October 23, 2024. These bags lack specific best-if-used-by dates.
What Consumers Should Do
Consumers are advised to check their refrigerators and freezers for the recalled products. If you come across any of the affected carrots, do not consume them. Instead, dispose of them or return them to the store. Thoroughly clean and sanitize surfaces and items that may have come into contact with the recalled carrots using hot, soapy water or by running them through a dishwasher.
Symptoms of E. coli Infection
E. coli infections can cause severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), and vomiting. Symptoms typically develop 3 to 4 days after exposure, usually resolving in 5 to 7 days. However, some cases can lead to serious complications, such as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure.
If you experience severe symptoms, such as high fever, prolonged or bloody diarrhea, vomiting that prevents fluid intake, or signs of dehydration, seek medical attention immediately.
What Businesses Should Do
Businesses should not sell or serve the recalled organic carrots and must sanitize surfaces and items that may have been exposed to them.
Health officials are monitoring the situation closely and working to prevent further cases. Stay informed by visiting the CDC or FDA websites for updates.
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- The ongoing E. coli O121 outbreak, linked to organic carrots from Grimmway Farms, underscores the importance of understanding nutrition and food safety in maintaining health-and-wellness.
- The recall of Grimmway Farms' organic carrots, which has led to 39 confirmed cases and one reported death, serves as a reminder of the significance of lifestyle choices, including food-and-drink choices, in general-news and health-and-wellness.
- This E. coli outbreak highlights the role of science, particularly food science, in ensuring the health-and-wellness of consumers by investigating food-related illnesses and promoting safe food practices.
