A multistate E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots has infected nearly 40 people across 18 states, causing 15 hospitalizations and one death. The CDC has traced the outbreak to Grimmway Farms organic carrots.

Affected brands include:

• 365
• Bunny Luv
• Cal-Organic
• Raley's
• Sprouts
• Trader Joe's
• Wegmans
• President's Choice

Check dates on potentially contaminated products:

• Baby organic carrots: Best-if-used-by dates between 9/11/2024 and 11/12/2024
• Whole organic carrots: Best-if-used-by dates between 8/14/2024 and 10/23/24

E. coli infection symptoms typically appear 3-4 days after exposure:

Common symptoms:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Loss of appetite
• Occasional vomiting

Severe symptoms (requiring immediate medical attention):

• Bloody diarrhea
• Fever above 102°F
• Diarrhea lasting more than 3 days
• Signs of dehydration

High-risk groups:

• Elderly individuals
• Young children
• Immunocompromised people
• People with diabetes

If infected:

1. Rest and stay hydrated
2. Monitor symptoms
3. Seek medical care if symptoms become severe
4. Clean all surfaces that contacted contaminated carrots with hot, soapy water

Prevention tips:

• Practice proper hand hygiene
• Clean all vegetables thoroughly
• Check for product recalls regularly
• Follow food safety guidelines when preparing meals

While affected products are no longer in stores, consumers should check their refrigerators and discard any potentially contaminated carrots immediately.

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