WASHINGON, D.C. — Organic whole and baby carrots distributed to retail stores across North America have been recalled due to potential contamination by E. coli bacteria.
The Centers for Disease Control and the Food and Drug Administration in the US report that one person has died and dozens of others have fallen ill after consuming carrots supplied by California-based Grimmway Farms.
The company has initiated a voluntary recall of organic whole carrots that were available for purchase under various brands from Aug. 14 to Oct. 23, 2024, including President's Choice and Compliments.
The recall also includes organic baby carrots with best-if-used-by dates printed on the bags, ranging from Sept. 11 to Nov. 12, 2024.
These products should no longer be on grocery store shelves, but US regulators advise consumers to check their refrigerators and freezers, and to discard any carrots subject to the recall.
Symptoms of E. Coli include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea, and/or vomiting, and may develop anywhere up to nine days after consumption.
Grimmway issued a news release saying it is reviewing its growing, harvesting and processing practices and that it is working with suppliers and health authorities.
