Aside from information about the affected U.S. states experiencing an E. coli outbreak, the CDC has also shared a list of food brands that have been recalled and prevention tips.
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On November 17, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) alerted the public that there is a new E. coli outbreak in the U.S. that is linked to organic carrots. They have revealed which products have been recalled, the affected states, case statistics, symptoms, and what people should do to avoid infection.
The CDC and FDC confirmed that the E. coli outbreak is linked to organic whole and baby carrots of multiple sizes distributed by Grimmway Farms.
Although the supplier company issued a recall of the implicated products on November 16, the CDC warns that some of the recalled bagged carrots may still be present in consumers’ homes, even if they are no longer available on the shelves of local supermarkets.
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A close-up photo of a Grimmway Farms information label in Lafayette, California on November 17, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
People are advised to check their refrigerators for any brands of organic whole or baby carrots that have been recalled, and immediately discard or return them to the store.
Businesses are also cautioned against selling such items and have been urged to wash and sanitize any surfaces or objects that may have come into contact with the recalled carrots.
