Carrot Recall 2024:

Following the discovery that a number of organic whole and baby carrot brands were tainted with E. Coli, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recalling these products from various brands. It is imperative to take immediate action if you have purchased or consumed these carrots.

Grimmway Farms Carrot Recall

On Saturday, November 16, the goods were recalled by Grimmway Farms. The recall was important since the corporation and the FDA stated that the carrots “should no longer be in grocery stores but may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers.”

Aftermaths of E Coli on Organic Carrots & CDC Recommendations

As per Centres for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention reported 39 cases of illness emerged between Sept. 6 and Oct. 28 across 18 states, with Washington, Minnesota, and New York reporting the highest number of cases. The CDC warned that the outbreak may have reached additional states and the actual number of infected individuals is likely much higher than reported.  Federal health officials have reported that one person has died and at least 15 out of 39 were admitted to hospitals following an E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots. Officials claim that the outbreak may not be restricted to states where illnesses are known to exist and that the actual number of ill people is “likely much higher” than the number recorded.

CDC investigations show Grimmway Farms was the main supplier of organic carrots ingested before getting sick. A global leader in carrot production, Grimmway Farms, recalled numerous sizes and brands of its organic baby and whole carrots on Saturday.

According to the CDC, E. coli infections can lead to diarrhea, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, sepsis, and other disorders. Symptoms typically appear three to four days after the bacteria is consumed. Most individuals recover on their own.

CDC Carrot Recall: Case Count Map

Further Details

For further updates & Full list of recalled products kindly visit FDA Website