Carrots sold at Costco, Walmart and more recalled

On By Littum

Various organic whole and baby carrot products are being recalled, according to the Food and Drug Administration. This is after one E.coli outbreak investigation linked to contaminated carrots, resulting in 39 illnesses, 15 hospitalizations and one death.

The recalled carrots were sold at popular retailers such as Costco, Kroger, Sprouts, Target, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, Wegmans, Whole Foods and more. They were sold nationwide in the United States as well as in Canada and Puerto Rico.

The following organic whole carrots, all of which were purchased from retailers between August 14 and October 23, are being recalled:

Mark Bag sizes
365 1lb, 2lb, 5lb
Bunny Luv 1lb, 2lb, 5lb, 6lb, 10lb, 25lb
Cal organic 1lb, 2lb, 5lb, 10lb, 25lb
Compliments 2 lbs
Full circle 1lb, 2lb, 5lb
Good & Collect 2 lbs
GreenWise 1 lb. 25 lbs
Market page 2 lbs
Nature’s promise 1 lb., 5 lb
O Organic 1lb, 2lb, 5lb, 10lb
The President’s election 2 lbs
Simple truth 1lb, 2lb, 5lb
Trader Joe’s 1 lb
Wegmans 1lb, 2lb, 5lb
Healthy Pantry 1lb, 2lb, 5lb

The following organic baby carrots are being recalled, all of which have best-if-used-by dates from September 11 to November 12:

Mark Bag sizes
365 12oz, 1lb, 2lb
Bunny Luv 1lb, 2lb, 3lb, 5lb
Cal organic 12 oz, 1 lb, 2 lb, 2 pk/2 lbs
Compliments 1 lb
Full circle 1 lb
Good & Collect 12 oz., 1 lb
GreenWise 1 lb
Grimmway Farms 25 lbs
Hooks 2 lbs
LIDL 1 lb
Market page 12oz, 1lb, 2lb
Nature’s promise 1 lb
O Organic 12oz, 1lb, 2lb
The President’s election 1 lb., 2 lb
Raley’s 1 lb
Simple truth 1 lb
Sprouts 1 lb., 2 lb
Trader Joe’s 1 lb
Wegmans 12oz, 1lb, 2lb
Healthy Pantry 1 lb., 2 lb

If you have any of the above carrot products in your refrigerator or freezer, dispose of it immediately or return it to your place of purchase for a full refund. E.coli bacteria can cause a serious infection, including symptoms such as stomach cramps, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and fever. If you think you may be sick after consuming the affected carrots, talk to your doctor as soon as possible.

For questions about this recall and outbreak, contact your local FDA complaint coordinator. Eat well will make sure to keep you informed of the latest recall information.