E. coli Outbreak Sparks Nationwide Organic Carrot Recall by Grimmway Farms

According to an FDA Recall Alert, organic whole and baby carrots have been recalled nationwide after being contaminated with E. coli.

According to the recall alert, the products were distributed to retail stores nationwide, in Canada and Puerto Rico. The affected products should no longer be in stores but may be in your fridge or freezer. 39 illnesses and one death have been linked to these products, according to the CDC.

Whole Carrots:

The organic whole carrots do not have a best-buy date, but they were sold between August 14th and October 23rd. Affected brands include 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.

Baby Carrots:

The organic baby carrots have best-buy dates ranging between September 11th through November 12th. Affected brands include 365, Bunny Luv, Cal-Organic, Compliments, Full Circle, Good & Gather, GreenWise, Grimmway Farms, Marketside, Nature’s Promise, O-Organic, President’s Choice, Raley’s, Simple Truth, Sprouts, Trader Joe’s, Wegmans, and Wholesome Pantry.

A full list of recalled carrots with more detailed product descriptions can be found here.

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Did You Know?

Small children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems are most vulnerable to E. coli infection.

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What Do I Do If I Have Recalled Carrots?

From the CDC website, if you currently have the affected products in your fridge or freezer, you should:

• Dispose of them or return them — Do not eat them. Throw them away or return them to the store for a refund.
• Clean Affected Surfaces — Wash any items or surfaces that came in contact with the carrots with warm, soapy water (or in the dishwasher, if applicable).

15 of the 39 reported cases of E. coli infection from these products have required hospitalization, and one person died.

What Are the Symptoms of E. coli Infection?

Symptoms of E. coli infection usually show themselves around 3 to 4 days after consuming contaminated products. However, some people do not display symptoms until as late as 10 days after exposure.

Symptoms of mild infection often include stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), and vomiting. Most people recover without treatment after 5 to 7 days. You should drink plenty of fluids to avoid becoming dehydrated while experiencing symptoms. You should not take an anti-diarrheal, as it will prolong your exposure to the toxin and increase your risk of developing hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).

When to Call a Doctor

According to the CDC, you should immediately call your doctor if you are experiencing severe symptoms, which may require hospitalization and can be life-threatening.

Severe symptoms commonly include:

• Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F
  • Diarrhea for more than 3 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
  • Feeling dizzy when standing up

Some people also develop serious kidney problems (hemolytic uremic syndrome, also called HUS), which require hospitalization.

Suing for E. coli Infection? Call Shaw.

If you or your child was made severely ill or died because of food contaminated with E. coli anywhere in Texas, you may be entitled to compensation for things like:

• Ambulance Costs,
• ER Treatment,
• Medical Pills,
• Pain and Suffering,
• Missed Work,
• Wrongful Death,
• And More.

We’ll help you find out if you have a case for free.

Call Shaw at 800-862-1260 to schedule a free case evaluation with one of our personal injury attorneys. You’ll find out if you have grounds for a claim and get your legal questions answered for free, with no obligation to hire the firm if you decide to move forward.

Carabin Shaw puts their clients first. We look forward to serving you.

¹FDA Recall Alert

²CDC E. coli Outbreak Information