Health Alert: Check your fridge for recalled carrots!
Grimmway Farms whole and baby carrots are being recalled. These carrots have been contaminated with a harmful type of E. coli (Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O121:H19). This bacteria can cause severe and sometimes deadly infections, especially in young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.
Currently, Connecticut has not reported any illnesses linked to this multistate outbreak. Nationwide, 39 illnesses and one death have been connected to the outbreak.
Recalled Products:
The products were distributed to retail centers in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada. Below are the affected items:
- Organic whole carrots: No "best if used by" date on the bag but sold in stores from August 14 to October 23, 2024.
- Organic baby carrots: "Best if used by" dates between September 11 and November 12, 2024.
These carrots are no longer sold in stores but may still be in consumers' refrigerators or freezers.
What Consumers Should Do:
- DO NOT EAT the recalled carrots. Dispose of them immediately.
- Clean and sanitize any surfaces that the carrots may have touched.
- If anyone is feeling ill, contact a healthcare provider.
For more details, visit the FDA website: Grimmway Farms Carrot Recall.
If you have questions, contact the Food Protection Program at: FoodProtProg@ct.gov.
