E. coli infections have been documented in 18 states, including Ohio, and have been connected to different brands of bagged organic carrots. At least one case has been documented in Ohio, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Eating organic whole and baby carrots from Grimmway Farms resulted in 39 infections, 15 hospitalizations, and one fatality.
New York, Minnesota, and Washington are home to the majority of infected individuals, with California and Oregon following closely behind.
According to the CDC, the actual number of sick people is probably far higher than the number reported, and the outbreak may not be restricted to the areas where infections are known to exist.
Here is a complete map of instances that have been recorded.
The carrots, which comprised whole and baby organic carrots sold in bags under several brand names, including 365, Cal-Organic, Nature’s Promise, O-Organics, Trader Joe’s, and Wegmans, among others, have been recalled by Grimmway Farms, a California company based in Bakersfield.
View pictures of the items here.
The CDC is cautioning customers not to consume recalled bag carrots, check their refrigerators or freezers, and discard any carrots that match the description, even though the carrots are no longer available in stores.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has set the best-by dates for the recalled organic baby carrots as September 11–November 12.
Severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, which is frequently bloody, and vomiting are symptoms of an E. coli infection that typically appear three to four days after consuming the organism.
According to the CDC, anyone experiencing severe symptoms of an E. coli infection should consult a doctor and disclose their food intake. Customers who are worried about getting sick should speak with a doctor.
