The FDA has updated its CORE Outbreak Investigation Table to include a new E. coli O157:H7 outbreak. There are currently four active outbreak investigations on the Table; one is unsolved. Four investigation have ended; all of those were unsolved. The FDA and CDC are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157 infections linked to an iceberg and romaine lettuce blend served at catering events, restaurants, and a school. A total of 69 people infected with the same strain of E. coli O157 have been reported from 10 states. FDA’s traceback investigation has identified an iceberg and romaine lettuce blend from a common supplier as the source of this outbreak; however, this product is past shelf life and no longer on the market. The supplier was not named. At this … [Read more...]
4Earth Farms Vegetable Medleys Recalled For E. coli O121:H19
4Earth Farms vegetable medleys and carrots are being voluntarily recalled for possible E. coli O121:H19 contamination. These products contain Grimmway Farms carrots that are linked to a deadly E. coli O121:H19 outbreak. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with these specific recalled products. All of these items have been expired for more than three weeks, but some people may have frozen them for later use. The recalling firm is 4Earth Farms of Commerce, California. The recalled products are organic and conventionally grown vegetable medleys and organic whole carrots. They were sold at the retail leave in these states: New Hampshire, Florida, California, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Illinois, and Colorado. The best by dates are from September 7, 2024 … [Read more...]
Grimmway Farms Carrots Recall For E. coli Expanded
The Grimmway Farms carrots recall for possible E. coli contamination is being expanded to include four new bag sizes. Grimmway Farms carrots are linked to a deadly E. coli O121:H19 outbreak that has sickened at least 39 people and hospitalized 15. The newly recalled carrots are Bunny Luv brand in 50 pound bags, Cal-Organic carrots in 15 pound and 50 pound bags, and Good & Gather brand in 1 pound bags. These organic whole carrots were available for purchase at retail stores from August 14, 2024 through October 23, 2024. No best if used by dates are on these carrots. These carrots should no longer be available for purchase, but consumers may have them in their refrigerators or freezers. If you do have these carrots, or if you aren't sure, check with your grocer. If they can't … [Read more...]
Whole Foods Organic Carrot Sticks Recalled For E. coli
Whole Foods organic carrot sticks, along with organic carrots and celery, are being recalled for possible E. coli O121:H19 contamination. These products are recalled because they are part of the Grimmway Farms organic carrots recall. The carrots are linked to a deadly multistate outbreak. There are no illnesses linked to these particular products. The recalling firm is F&S Fresh Foods of Sacramento, California. These products were sold at Whole Foods stores in these states: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, and Nevada. The recalled products are Whole Foods organic carrot stick packaged in 15 ounce plastic clamshell containers, and Whole Foods organic carrots & celery that are also packaged in 15 ounce plastic clamshell containers. Coding information will include the … [Read more...]
Fabalish Kickin’ Carrot Falafel Bites Recalled For E. coli
Fabalish Kickin' Carrot Falafel Bites are being recalled for possible E. coli O121:H19 contamination. They were made with recalled Grimmway Farms carrots that are linked to an outbreak that has sickened at least 39 people in 18 states. This is a secondary recall. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Fabalish Inc. of Carlstadt, New Jersey. This product was sold directly to consumers through the Fabalish website in these states: Florida, New York, Washington, Tennessee, California, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, New Hampshire, Virginia, Georgia, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah, Kansas, Texas, Massachusetts, and Montana. The recalled product is Fabalish Kickin' Carrot Falafel Bites that is packaged in a … [Read more...]
