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    E. coli linked to baby and whole organic carrots

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    More than a dozen brands are recalling bags of organic carrots sold in 19 states due to possible E. coli contamination, federal officials announced.

    A multi-state E. coli outbreak linked to the carrots is under investigation by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the agency said in a statement. One person has died and 15 have been hospitalized in connection with the outbreak.

    Grimmway Farms recalled several brands of bagged organic baby and whole carrots. The affected brands are most likely no longer in stores, but can still be found in people’s homes.

    According to the CDC, the whole affected carrots were on sale from August 14 to October 23. They have no expiration date. However, baby carrots have an expiration date that varies between September 11 and November 12 this year.

    The CDC recommends not eating the recalled carrots. The agency encourages consumers to check their refrigerators and throw away any affected products. For objects and surfaces that may have touched the recalled carrots, wash them with hot soapy water or in a dishwasher.

    Which brands were recalled?

    Here are the organic whole carrots that are being recalled, along with their bag sizes. Products were available for purchase at retailers between August 14 and October 23:

    • 365: Bag sizes of 1 lb, 2 lb, 5 lb
    • Bunny Luv: 1 pound, 2 pounds, 5 pounds, 10 pounds, 25 pounds
    • Cal-Organic: 1 pound, 2 pounds, 5 pounds, 6 pounds, 10 pounds, 25 pounds
    • Compliments: 2 pounds
    • Full circle: 1 pound, 2 pounds, 5 pounds
    • Good & collect: 2 pounds
    • GroenWijs: 1 pound, 25 pounds
    • Market side: 2 pounds
    • The promise of nature: 1 pound, 5 pounds
    • O-Organic substances: 1 pound, 2 pounds, 5 pounds, 10 pounds
    • President’s choice: 2 pounds
    • Simple truth: 1 pound, 2 pounds, 5 pounds
    • Trader Joe’s: 1 pound
    • Wegmans: 1 pound, 2 pounds, 5 pounds
    • Healthy pantry: 1 pound, 2 pounds, 5 pounds

    Here are the sliced ​​and peeled organic carrots that are being recalled, along with their bag size and expiration dates.

    • 365: 12 oz, 1 pound, 2 pounds; September 11 – November 2
    • Bunny Luv: 1 pound, 2 pounds, 3 pounds, 5 pounds; September 11 – November 12
    • Cal-Organic: 12 oz, 1 lb, 2 lb, 2 packs/2 lbs; September 11 – November 2
    • Compliments: 1 pound; September 14 – October 24
    • Full circle: 1 pound; September 14 – October 24
    • Good & collect: 12 oz, 1 pound; September 14 – November 2
    • GroenWijs: 1 pound; September 11 – October 26
    • Grimmway Farms: 25 pound bag; September 11 – October 3
    • Market side: 12 oz, 1 pound, 2 pounds; September 11 – November 2
    • The promise of nature: 1 pound; September 13 – October 25
    • O-Organic substances: 12 oz, 1 pound, 2 pounds; September 11 – November 2
    • President’s choice: 1 pound, 2 pounds; September 11 – November 2
    • Raley’s: 1 pound; September 14 – October 23
    • Simple truth: 1 pound, 2 pounds; September 14 – November 2
    • Sprouts: 1 pound, 2 pounds; September 13 – November 4
    • Trader Joe’s: 1 pound; September 13 – November 4
    • Wegmans: 12 oz, 1 pound, 2 pounds; September 14 – November 2
    • Healthy pantry: 1 pound, 2 pounds; September 16 – November 7

    How many people were affected?

    The CDC reported 39 cases of E. coli in 18 states in connection with the outbreak. One person has died and 15 have been hospitalized, the agency said.

    E. coli poisoning symptoms

    Most Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria reside harmlessly in the intestines of people and animals. But some can cause mild to life-threatening gastrointestinal illness when consumed, the CDC says.

    According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, symptoms of E. coli poisoning appear two to eight days after exposure and usually last about a week. These may include:

    • Dehydration
    • Bloody diarrhea
    • Stomach cramps
    • Fever

    Rarely, some people, especially older adults and children under 5 years of age, may develop a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which is characterized by easy bruising, pallor, and decreased urine output. These people should seek emergency medical care immediately.

    The agency recommended seeking immediate medical attention if a person experiences:

    • Dizzy feeling when getting up
    • Diarrhea and fever higher than 102°F
    • Diarrhea lasting more than 3 days that does not improve
    • Bloody diarrhea
    • So much vomiting that you can’t keep the fluids down
    • Signs of dehydration, such as:
      • Not much urination
      • Dry mouth and throat

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