On Nov. 21, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the investigation of a multistate outbreak of E. coli O121 infections linked to multiple brands of recalled organic whole bagged carrots and baby carrots sold by Grimmway Farms was ongoing.

Grimmway Farms recalled multiples sizes and brands of bagged organic baby and whole carrots. On November 21, 2024, the recall was expanded to include additional bag sizes for organic whole carrots under the following labels: Bunny Luv: 50-lb, Cal-Organic: 15-lb and 50-lb, and Good & Gather: 1-lb.

Carrots on store shelves right now are likely not affected but may be in people’s homes. If you have any recalled carrots in your home, throw them out or return them to the store. Thirty-nine people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli have been reported from 18 states. Fifteen people have been hospitalized and one person has died.

Most people infected with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli experience severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), and vomiting. Symptoms usually start 3 to 4 days after swallowing the bacteria. Most people recover without treatment after 5 to 7 days.