Consumers across the U.S. are being urged to check their refrigerators and freezers for potentially contaminated organic carrots sold at major retailers, including Costco, Walmart, Trader Joe's, and others.
The recall was announced by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) following an E. coli outbreak.
As of today, 39 people have reported symptoms, 15 have been hospitalized, and 1 person has succumbed to the illness.
What Products Are Affected?
Retailers impacted include nationwide chains such as Costco, Target, and Whole Foods, as well as regional stores in Canada and Puerto Rico.
The following organic whole carrots are being recalled, all of which were purchased at retailers from August 14 through October 23. They are ordered after label and bag sizes:
365: 1lb, 2lb, 5lb
Bunny Luv: 1lb, 2lb, 5lb, 6lb, 10lb, 25lb
Cal-Organic: 1lb, 2lb, 5lb, 10lb, 25lb
Compliments: 2lb
Full Circle: 1lb, 2lb, 5lb
Good & Gather: 2lb
GreenWise: 1lb, 25lbs
Marketside: 2lb
Nature's Promise: 1lb, 5lb
O Organic: 1lb, 2lb, 5lb, 10lb
President's Choice: 2lb
Simple Truth: 1lb, 2lb, 5lb
Trader Joe's: 1lb
Wegmans: 1lb, 2lb, 5lb
Wholesome Pantry: 1lb, 2lb, 5lb
The following organic baby carrots are being recalled, all of which have best-if-used-by dates ranging from September 11 through November 12:
365: 12oz, 1lb, 2lb
Bunny Luv: 1lb, 2lb, 3lb, 5lb
Cal-Organic: 12oz, 1lb, 2lb, 2pk/2lbs
Compliments: 1lb
Full Circle: 1lb
Good & Gather: 12oz, 1lb
GreenWise: 1lb
Grimmway Farms: 25lb
Kroger: 2lb
LIDL: 1lb
Marketside: 12oz, 1lb, 2lb
Nature's Promise: 1lb
O Organic: 12oz, 1lb, 2lb
President's Choice: 1lb, 2lb
Raley’s: 1lb
Simple Truth: 1lb
Sprouts: 1lb, 2lb
Trader Joe’s: 1lb
Wegmans: 12oz, 1lb, 2lb
Pantry: 1lb, 2lb
Why Is This Serious?
The outbreak strain of E. coli linked to these carrots can cause severe health complications. Common symptoms include nausea, stomach cramps, diarrhea, and fever. In some cases, particularly among vulnerable populations, the infection can lead to kidney failure or death.
"If you have any of the listed carrot products, do not consume them," the FDA advises. Instead, return them to the store for a full refund or safely dispose of them.
Consumers are encouraged to check the "best-if-used-by" dates on baby carrot packages, which range from September 11 to November 12.
Whole carrots sold under affected brands should also be discarded, regardless of their packaging date.
Anyone experiencing symptoms after eating these carrots should contact their healthcare provider immediately. For further information, consumers can reach out to the FDA's local Complaint Coordinator.
