Carrots Sold at Grocery Stores Nationwide Recalled After E. coli Outbreak

On November 16, Grimmway Farms issued a recall of select organic whole and baby carrots because they may be contaminated with E. coli. The recall was issued after the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) linked the recalled carrots to an ongoing E. coli outbreak investigation. To date, 39 illnesses and one death have been associated with this outbreak.

The following recalled products were distributed to nationwide grocery stores in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada:

• Organic whole carrots available for purchase at retail from August 14 through October 23, 2024, under the following brands: 365, Bunny Luv, Cal-Organic, Compliments, Full Circle, Good & Gather, GreenWise, Marketside, Nature’s Promise, O Organic, President’s Choice, Simple Truth, Trader Joe’s, Wegmans, and Wholesome Pantry.
• Organic baby carrots include specific best-if-used-by dates printed on the bags ranging from September 11 to November 12, 2024, under the following brands: 365, Bunny Luv, Cal-Organic, Compliments, Full Circle, Good & Gather, GreenWise, Grimmway Farms, Kroger, LIDL, Marketside, Nature’s Promise, O Organic, President’s Choice, Raley’s, Simple Truth, Sprouts, Trader Joe’s, Wegmans, and Wholesome Pantry.

The full list of recalled products, including images, can be found on the FDA’s website.

The implicated farms are no longer under production, and distribution centers and grocery stores that carry the recalled products have been informed of the recall. According to the CDC, none of the recalled products tested positive for E. coli, and the outbreak investigation is ongoing. Although the recalled products are no longer available for sale, carrots last long and may still be in customer’s refrigerators or freezers.

What Is E. coli?

E. coli is a bacteria that can cause severe food poisoning, including stomach cramps, diarrhea, and fever. It can be potentially deadly to young children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems. Infection with E. coli can lead to a serious health condition called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which can lead to kidney failure, permanent health problems, and even death. If you suspect symptoms of E. coli, you should seek immediate medical attention.

What To Do If You Have the Recalled Product at Home 

Check your refrigerator or freezer for the recalled carrots. You should not eat them. Discard them and wash your hands immediately. The CDC also recommends that if you bought organic whole or baby carrots and they are no longer stored in the original packaging and you don’t recall the brand name, it is best to throw the carrots away.

For questions, you can contact Grimmway Farms’ customer service desk at 800-301-3101, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET or at www.grimmway.com.