The carrots are no longer available in stores, but consumers may have them in their refrigerators or freezers. Any recalled carrots should be thrown away, the CDC said, and any items or surfaces that came in contact with them should be washed with hot soapy water.
The recall includes organic baby carrots, with best-if-used-by-dates ranging from September 11 through November 12, 2024, from the following brands:
- 365, Bunny Luv, Cal-Organic, Compliments, Full Circle, Good & Gather, GreenWise, Grimmway Farms, Kroger, LIDL, Marketside, Nature’s Promise, O Organic, President’s Choice, Raley’s, Simple Truth, Sprouts, Trader Joe’s, Wegmans, Wholesome Pantry
The recall also includes bagged organic whole carrots that do not have a best-by date, but were available for purchase between approximately August 14 and October 23, 2024. The following brands are included in the recall:
- 365, Bunny Luv, Cal-Organic, Compliments, Full Circle, Good & Gather, GreenWise, Marketside, Nature’s Promise, O Organic, President’s Choice, Simple Truth, Trader Joe’s, Wegmans, Wholesome Pantry
What Are the Symptoms of E. Coli Infection?
- Severe stomach cramps
- Diarrhea (often bloody)
- Vomiting
Symptoms usually start three to four days after ingesting contaminated food or drink. Most people will recover without treatment after five to seven days, but certain groups — including the elderly, the very young, and people with compromised immune systems — may develop serious kidney problems (hemolytic uremic syndrome, also called HUS) and could require hospitalization.
You should call your healthcare provider if you experience any of the following symptoms:
- Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102 degrees F
- Diarrhea for more than three days that is not improving
- Bloody diarrhea
- So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down
- Signs of dehydration, such as: Not peeing much, dry mouth and throat, and feeling dizzy when standing up
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