1 Dead, Dozens Sickened In 18 States From E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Carrots

By Joe Lombardi

1 Dead, Dozens Sickened In 18 States From E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Carrots

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) says the infections have come from multiple brands of recalled organic whole bagged carrots and baby carrots sold by Grimmway Farms, which is based in Bakersfield, California.

"Carrots on store shelves right now are likely not affected but may be in people's homes," the CDC said. "If you have any recalled carrots in your home, throw them out or return them to the store."

The carrots were sold nationally at sold in bags under multiple brand names including Nature's Promise, 365, Trader Joe's, and Wegmans, among others.

States where illnesses linked to the carrots have been reported are:

Washington (eight) has the most reported illness, with New York and Minnesota each reporting five.

For a rundown of recalled products, including best-if-used-by dates, check this link from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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