The CDC on Sunday announced a recall and warning about organic carrots responsible for an E. coli outbreak in 18 states, including Ohio. 

Of 39 people infected, one person died and 15 others were hospitalized after eating baby and whole carrots sold by Grimmway Farms, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a news release.

The carrots were sold under a variety of brands at national retailers. 

The baby carrots recalled by Grimmway Farms have best-if-used-by dates ranging from Sept. 11 to Nov. 12. under the following brands: 365, Bunny Luv, Cal-Organic, Compliments, Full Circle, Good & Gather, GreenWise, Grimmway Farms, Marketside, Nature's Promise, O-Organic, President's Choice, Raley's, Simple Truth, Sprouts, Trader Joe's, Wegmans, and Wholesome Pantry.

The recalled whole organic carrots were available for purchase from Aug. 14 to Oct. 23. No best-if-used-by-dates are on the bags of whole carrots, the CDC reports. Brands include 365, Bunny Luv, Cal-Organic, Compliments, Full Circle, Good & Gather, GreenWise, Marketside, Nature's Promise, O-Organic, President's Choice, Simple Truth, Trader Joe's, Wegmans, and Wholesome Pantry.

Consumers should check their refrigerators or freezers for recalled carrots and throw them away, officials said.

E. coli symptoms include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea which is often bloody, and vomiting. Symptoms usually start three to four days after swallowing the bacteria, the CDC said.

First Published November 17, 2024, 8:39 p.m.