A recall of organic carrots that has sickened 39 people and killed one grew bigger on Thursday, as Grimmway Farms added four new bag types to the list of recalled products. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the E. coli outbreak on Sunday, Nov. 17.
Affected products include baby organic carrots and whole organic carrots sold under various brand names, including 365, Good & Gather, Trader Joe's and Wegmans.Â
The full list of affected products can be found here. Although there have been 39 reported illnesses, the CDC believes the number could be much higher and urges customers to search their home for any of the affected products.Â
"These products are likely no longer in stores for sale but may still be in your home," the CDC said.Â
The affected baby carrots have best-by dates ranging from Sept. 11 to Nov. 12, 2024. The whole carrots did not have best-by dates, according to the CDC, but they were likely available for purchase from Aug. 14 to Oct. 23, 2024 .
States affected by the recall
The CDC says the following states have reported illnesses in connection with the E. coli outbreak:
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Texas
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wyoming
The number of reported illnesses hasn't increased since the CDC's initial announcement.
What brands were included in the recall?
- 365
- Bunny Luv
- Cal-Organic
- Compliments
- Full Circle
- Good & Gather
- GreenWise
- Grimmway Farms
- Marketside
- Nature's Promise
- O-Organics
- President's Choice
- Raley's
- Simple Truth
- Sprouts
- Trader Joe's
- Wegmans
- Wholesome Pantry
What is E. coli?
E. coli is a bacteria that is found in various places, including the intestines of humans and animals, according to the CDC. E. coli does not always cause illness, but you can become sick if you ingest the bacteria from a contaminated source.
Common symptoms are severe stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting. The CDC recommends calling your health care provider if you have severe symptoms of E. coli. The CDC's directory of health departments can be found here.