Carrots recalled for E. coli include those sold at Safeway, Trader Joe’s

On November 19, 2024By Littum

Organic bagged carrots from a California grower have been recalled due to an E. coli outbreak that has infected dozens of people. A person has died.

The recall was announced SaturdayNov. 16 by Bakersfield-based Grimmway Farms.

It covers bagged whole and baby carrots sold under several brand names, including house brands Safeway, Target, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods.

The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Sunday that 39 people are known to have been infected, three of them in California. They are believed to have been ill from 6 September to 28 October.

The number is expected to rise as it usually takes 3 to 4 weeks to determine whether a sick person is part of an outbreak, the agency said. Additionally, many people recover from such infections without medical care or testing.

Symptoms of E. coli infection usually start three to four days after eating the contaminated items and include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting.

The recalled carrots are no longer in stores. Consumers are advised to discard any carrots they have that fit the description.

The recalled baby carrots last from September 11 to November 12. The whole carrots do not have an expiration date, but were sold between about August 14th and October 23rd.

The full recall covers products under the brands 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.

Originally published: 18 November 2024 at 9:14 AM PST