Deadly Outbreak of E. coli Infections Traced to Organic Carrots
Dozens of Brands Recalled
A new outbreak of E. Coli infections is under investigation by the FDA. As a result, dozens of brands of organic carrots and organic baby carrots have been recalled. As of Nov. 17 one person had died.
In connection with the outbreak, Grimmway Farms has recalled 35 brands and weight sizes of organic carrots and baby carrots. The recalled carrots were distributed nationwide and include popular brands sold at Walmart, Kroger, Whole Foods, Target, Sprouts and other retailers. Bunny Luv is among the recalled brands.
The Food and Drug Administration reported the outbreak on Nov. 17, saying that there are 39 confirmed patients. Fifteen patients have required hospitalization and one has died. So far, 27 patients have been interviewed, with 26 of them reporting eating eating carrots before becoming ill. Patients got sick beginning the first week of September. The patient with the most recent symptom onset became ill on Oct. 27, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Patients live in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wyoming, but the recalled carrots were distributed nationwide.
“Although product is likely no longer on the market, carrots can last a long time when refrigerated or frozen. Consumers should check their refrigerators and freezers and discard these recalled products,” according to the FDA outbreak notice.
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