A recall is underway for baby and whole organic carrots in 18 states, including New York, after E. coli sickened 39 people, hospitalized 15, and killed one, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Sunday.<\/p>\n
Most of those infected live in New York, Minnesota, and Washington, as well as California and Oregon, the CDC said.<\/p>\n
Grimmway Farms of Bakersfield, Calif., recalled \u201cmultiple sizes and brands\u201d of the bagged carrots, the CDC said, including those at Trader Joe\u2019s, Whole Foods\u2019 365 brand, and Wegmans.<\/p>\n
The recalled brands include Bunny Luv, Cal-Organic, Compliments, Full Circle, Good & Gather, GreenWise, Grimmway Farms, Marketside, Nature\u2019s Promise, O-Organic, President\u2019s Choice, Raley\u2019s, Simple Truth, Sprouts, and Wholesome Pantry.<\/p>\n
The baby carrots carried best-if-used-by dates of Sept. 11 through Nov. 12 of this year. Whole carrots do not have a used-by date but were on store shelves from Aug. 14 through Oct. 23, the CDC said.<\/p>\n
\u201cCarrots on store shelves right now are likely not affected but may be in people\u2019s homes,\u201d the CDC said in a statement. \u201cIf you have any recalled carrots in your home, throw them out or return them to the store.\u201d<\/p>\n
While they\u2019re no longer in stores, they \u201cmay be in consumers\u2019 refrigerators of freezers,\u201d the CDC warned.<\/p>\n
Eight of the 39 people infected with the E. coli associated with the carrots were in Washington State, KOMO-TV reported. Illnesses began manifesting on Sept. 6 and lasted through Oct. 28, the CDC said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis outbreak may not be limited to the states with known illnesses, and the true number of sick people is likely much higher than the number reported,\u201d the CDC said. \u201cThis is because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for E. coli.\u201d<\/p>\n
E. coli infection symptoms usually begin three to four days after the bacteria is consumed. The signs include severe stomach cramps, vomiting, and possibly-bloody diarrhea. The CDC advised anyone experiencing severe symptoms to seek medical attention and tell the provider what they ate.<\/p>\n
Most people recover without treatment in five to seven days, but among young children, the elderly, and people with compromised immune systems, the infection can be severe and even life-threatening.<\/p>\n
The recall is a precautionary measure to ensure public health and safety. It is essential to check your home for recalled carrots and take immediate action if you find any. If you have any questions or concerns, consult with your healthcare provider or local health authorities.<\/p>\n
A: The affected states include New York, Minnesota, Washington, California, and Oregon.<\/p>\n
A: The recalled brands include Bunny Luv, Cal-Organic, Compliments, Full Circle, Good & Gather, GreenWise, Grimmway Farms, Marketside, Nature\u2019s Promise, O-Organic, President\u2019s Choice, Raley\u2019s, Simple Truth, Sprouts, and Wholesome Pantry.<\/p>\n
A: If you have any recalled carrots in your home, throw them out or return them to the store.<\/p>\n
A: Yes, carrots that are not affected by the recall are safe to consume. However, it is essential to check the best-if-used-by date and the brand to ensure they are not part of the recalled batch.<\/p>\n
A: The symptoms of E. coli infection include severe stomach cramps, vomiting, and possibly-bloody diarrhea. If you experience severe symptoms, seek medical attention and tell the provider what you ate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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