November 18th 2024.
Grimmway Farms has recently announced that the carrots they produce have been connected to a fatal E coli outbreak. This news has caused a recall of all organic carrots sold throughout the United States. The federal public health agency has reported a total of 39 infections across 18 states, with one death and 15 hospitalizations.
The affected carrots, which are grown by Grimmway Farms in California, may have been contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli. This particular strain of E coli is known for causing symptoms such as bloody diarrhoea, stomach cramps, and fever, which typically last for two weeks before resolving on their own. In more severe cases, it can lead to a serious and potentially fatal kidney disease, especially in young children and vulnerable adults.
The recall specifically includes bagged carrots that were sold at popular supermarkets like Trader Joe's, Walmart, and Target. Although Grimmway Farms has assured that these carrots should no longer be on store shelves, they may still be in consumers' refrigerators or freezers. The reach of this recall extends beyond just the US, as the carrots were also sold in Canada and Puerto Rico.
The affected products include organic whole carrots that were available for purchase between August 14th and October 23rd of 2024, as well as organic baby carrots with best-if-used-by dates between September 11th and November 12th of the same year. This recall comes at the same time as an ongoing E coli outbreak linked to McDonald's food, which has affected 14 states. So far, 34 people have been hospitalized and many more have been infected. The source of this outbreak has been traced back to onions served on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers.
In response to this unfortunate situation, McDonald's has announced that they will be investing $65 million to support franchisees who have been affected by the outbreak. This will primarily focus on states where the outbreak has had the most impact. Grimmway Farms and McDonald's both urge consumers to check their refrigerators and freezers for any affected products and to dispose of them immediately. The safety and well-being of their customers is their top priority, and they are working diligently to address this issue.
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