The deadly Grimmway Farms carrots E. coli O121:H9 outbreak has ended with 48 people sick in 19 states, according to the CDC. Twenty people were hospitalized. There were quite a few recalls issued in relation to this outbreak, including the original recall, an expansion, and secondary recalls including Earth Farms Vegetable Medley, Fabalish Kickin’ Carrot Falafel Bites, Bunny Luv Carrots, and Whole Foods Organic Carrot Sticks. The case count by state was: Arkansas (1), California (3), Colorado (1), Massachusetts (1), Michigan (1), Minnesota (5), Missouri (1), New Jersey (2), New York (5), North Carolina (1), Ohio (1), Oregon (3), Pennsylvania (1), South Carolina (2), Texas (1), Virginia (1), Washington (8), and Wyoming (1). Illness onset dates ranged from September 6, 2024 to October … [Read more...]
FDA CORE Outbreak Table Updated With New E. coli Outbreak
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...]
Organic Carrots Recalled in Canada For Possible E. coli 121
Organic Carrots recalled in Canada for possible E. coli 121 are some of the same varieties as the ones recalled in the U.S., that are linked to an outbreak there. No illnesses have been reported in Canada in connection to the consumption of these products. The recalling firm is Grimmway Farms. These carrots were sold nationwide at the retail level. You can see the long list of recalled products at the CFIA web site, along with the package size, product name, UPC number, and best by dates. The recalled products include Organic Juice Carrots, Fresh Carrots, Organic Baby-Cut Carrots, Organic Carrots, and Organic Petite Carrots, The brand names that the carrots were sold under include Bunny-Luv, Cal-Organic, Compliments Organic, and PC Organics. Please check your refrigerator and … [Read more...]
FDA Updates Deadly Grimmway Farms Carrots E. coli Outbreak
The FDA updates deadly Grimmway Farms carrots E. coli O121:H19 outbreak with new numbers and more information about where the carrots were sold. The FDA has identified Grimmway Farms as the common supplier of organic whole and baby carrots in this outbreak. The case count by state is: Arkansas (1), California (3), Colorado (1), Massachusetts (1), Michigan (1), Minnesota (5), Missouri (1), New Jersey (2), New York (5), North Carolina (1), Ohio (1), Oregon (3), Pennsylvania (1), South Carolina (2), Texas (1), Virginia (1), Washington (8), and Wyoming (1). Illness onset dates range from September 6, 2024 to October 28, 2024. The patient age range is from 1 to 75 years. The person who died lived in California. Officials have been interviewing patients in this outbreak, and found that … [Read more...]
Minnesota Grimmway Farms Carrots E. coli Outbreak Sickens Five
The Minnesota Grimmway Farms carrots E. coli O121:H19 outbreak has sickened five people, according to the Minnesota Department of Health, This multistate outbreak has sickened at least 39 people in 18 states. One person who lived in California has died, and 15 people have been hospitalized. The five patients in Minnesota are between 15 and 44 years of age. The illness onset date range is from September 21 to October 6, 2024. One person has been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported. The carrots, which include organic whole and baby carrots, have been recalled by Grimmway Farms. They were sold under many different brand names throughout the country, and also in Canada and Puerto Rico. The patients in Minnesota bought these organic carrots from Costco, Target, and Hyvee. … [Read more...]
Grimmway Farms Organic Carrots Recalled For E. coli O121:H9
Grimmway Farms organic carrots are being recalled for possible E. coli O121:H9 contamination. The carrots are linked to a deadly outbreak that has sickened at least 39 people. Grimmway Farms says that none of the recalled carrots have tested positive for that pathogen. The carrots were sold under many different brand names, but are likely no longer available for purchase. The recall is for bagged organic whole and baby carrots. The whole carrots were sold under these brand names: 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, and Wholesome Pantry. The organic baby carrots were sold under these brand names 365, Bunny Luv, Cal-Organic, Compliments, … [Read more...]
