FDA Expands Carrot Recall Linked to E. Coli: 39 Illnesses, 15 Hospitalizations Reported

On November 16, organic whole and baby carrots were recalled due to possible E. coli contamination. Now, the recall has been expanded to include additional bag sizes, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The FDA expanded the recall on November 21 after 39 cases of illness, resulting in 15 hospitalizations and one death, have been reported across 18 states. The recall now includes bags of organic whole carrots under the labels:

• Bunny Luv 50-pound
• Ca l-Organic 15-pound and 50-pound
• Good & Gather 1-pound

These products came from Grimmway Farms, located in Bakersfield, California, and were sold nationwide and internationally. While the products are no longer available in stores, there is a possibility that they could still be in consumers' refrigerators or freezers. A complete list of the recalled products can be found on the FDA's website.

Symptoms of E. coli include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting, and usually show up three to four days after consuming the contaminated product, according to the FDA. If you are experiencing any symptoms, the agency advises you to contact your healthcare provider.

If you have the recalled bagged carrots in your home, the FDA urges you not to eat them. Throw the affected products away and clean and sanitize surfaces they touched. If you store organic or whole baby carrots without the original packaging and aren't sure what brand they are, you should throw them out as well.