E. coli outbreak linked to carrots causes one death
After a major wave of E. coli infections, mainly caused by contaminated onions used in McDonald’s restaurants in several states, a new epidemic has emerged.
This time, it is linked to organic carrots sold in 18 states in the USA and Canada.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating an E. coli outbreak in at least 18 states linked to some organic carrots, which has led to at least one death.
The contaminated carrots from Grimmway Farms, now withdrawn from sale, were marketed between August 14 and October 23.
They were sold in the U.S. under the Walmart, Target, Kroger, Publix, Trader Joe’s, Wegmans and Whole Foods brands, and in Canada under the Loblaw President’s Choice and Sobeys Compliments brands.
In 18 states, 39 cases, including 15 hospitalizations and 1 death, are thought to be linked to this contamination.
Authorities warn that some people may still have these carrots in their homes, and urge them to be vigilant.
It is advisable to discard all organic carrots purchased with expiration dates between September 11 and November 12.