1 Dead, Dozens Sickened In 18 States, Including MA, From E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Carrots

An E. coli outbreak linked to carrots has left one person dead and sickened 39 people in 18 states.

The CDC says the infections have come from multiple brands of recalled organic whole bagged carrots and baby carrots sold by Grimmway Farms, which is based in Bakersfield, California.
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11/17/2024 4:05 p.m.

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) says the infections have come from multiple brands of recalled organic whole bagged carrots and baby carrots sold by Grimmway Farms, which is based in Bakersfield, California.

"Carrots on store shelves right now are likely not affected but may be in people's homes," the CDC said. "If you have any recalled carrots in your home, throw them out or return them to the store."

The carrots were sold nationally at sold in bags under multiple brand names including Nature's Promise, 365, Trader Joe's, and Wegmans, among others.

States where illnesses linked to the carrots have been reported are:

Arkansas
California
Colorado
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Texas
Virginia
Washington
Wyoming.

Washington (eight) has the most reported illness, with New York and Minnesota each reporting five.

For a rundown of recalled products, including best-if-used-by dates, check this link from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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