November 17th 2024.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a recent E. coli outbreak has caused 39 reported cases across 18 states, resulting in one death. The outbreak has been linked to organic carrots and the CDC is warning individuals to take precautions.
While only one case has been reported in Colorado, officials suspect that the actual number of infections could be much higher. This is due to the fact that many people recover from the illness without seeking medical care and therefore are not tested for the disease. The source of the outbreak has been identified as organic bagged baby and whole carrots from Grimmway Farms, and the company has issued a recall for multiple sizes and brands of the product.
Although the CDC believes that the contaminated carrots are no longer on store shelves, they caution that they may still be present in consumer homes. In a statement, Grimmway Farms reassured customers that they are taking the situation seriously and conducting a thorough review of their growing, harvest, and processing practices. They have also notified customers who directly received the recalled product and have requested that they inform distributors of the affected products.
The recalled carrots had best-by dates ranging from September 11th to November 12th, and were available for purchase between August 14th and October 23rd. So far, 15 people have been hospitalized and one person has died as a result of this outbreak. However, the CDC has not released any information about the victim or the states with more severe cases.
In addition to Colorado, other states with reported cases include Washington, Oregon, California, Wyoming, Texas, Minnesota, Missouri, Arkansas, Michigan, Ohio, New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Washington has the highest number of cases with eight infections, followed by Minnesota and New York with five each.
E. coli is a bacteria that causes symptoms such as vomiting, severe stomach cramps, and diarrhea (often with blood). While most people recover without treatment, the risk of severe illness is higher for individuals over 65 and children under five years old. Symptoms typically appear three to four days after consuming contaminated food, but can take up to 10 days to develop.
The recalled carrot brands include 365, Bunny Luv, Cal-Organic, Compliments, Full Circle, Good & Gather, GreenWise, Grimmway Farms, Marketside, Nature's Promise, O-Organic, President's Choice, Raley's, Simple Truth, Sprouts, Trader Joe's, Wegmans, and Wholesome Pantry. The CDC is advising individuals not to consume any recalled bagged organic carrots and to check their refrigerators and freezers for any affected products.
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