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    More than a dozen brands of bags of organic whole carrots and baby carrots have been recalled due to possible E. coli contamination.

    California-based Grimmway Farms is at the center of the ongoing recall issued Saturday, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which said the outbreak has affected 18 states across the country.

    The carrots “should no longer be in supermarkets, but may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers,” the company said.

    According to CDC figures, 39 cases have been identified as of Monday, with 15 hospitalizations and one death among the cases identified so far.

    “We take our role in ensuring the safety and quality of our products seriously,” Jeff Huckaby, president and CEO of Grimmway Farms, said in a news release. “The health of our customers and the integrity of our products are our highest priorities, and we are conducting a thorough review of our growing, harvesting and processing practices.”

    Here’s what you need to know about the recall.

    Which Grimmway Farms products are involved?

    Grimmway Farms organic carrots come from multiple brands and are sold in various stores across the country. Although they are probably no longer sold in stores, they can still be found in people’s refrigerators.

    Here is a list of the recalled organic whole carrots sold between August 14 and October 23 that have no expiration date:

    Here is a list of recalled sliced ​​and peeled organic baby carrots, with bag sizes and expiration dates:

    What should you do with recalled products?

    In its press release, the CDC advises people not to eat the carrots affected by the recall. The agency further encourages customers to check their refrigerators and throw away any products affected by the recall.

    For other items and surfaces that may have touched the recalled roots, the CDC says they should be washed with hot soapy water or a dishwasher.

    Where are E. coli cases in the US?

    What is Grimmway Farms?

    Grimmway Farms was founded in the 1960s by the Brothers Grimm, according to the company’s website, who opened a roadside produce stand in Anaheim, California, and sold corn to the local community.

    In 1969, Rod and Bob Grimm formed their partnership and began doing business as Grimmway Farms. In 1990, the baby carrot’s popularity disrupted the produce industry and became trendy for consumers looking for value-added vegetables and healthy snacks, the grower said. From 1991 to 2001, Grimmway Farms acquired several brands to expand its carrot and production empire.

    The company has previously issued recalls, most recently in 2021, when select carrot products may have been contaminated with salmonella. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, no illnesses have been reported during this recall.

    “The recall was initiated as a result of a routine, internal company test,” Huckaby said in July 2021. “The health of our customers and the integrity of our products are our highest priorities, and we will continue to monitor and communicate as additional information becomes available .”

    Contributing: Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY.

    Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at [email protected] and follow him at X @fern_cerv_.

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