People in 18 States May Have Gotten Sick From Carrots Contaminated With E. coli

The Centers for Disease Control has announced  a multistate outbreak of E. coli O121 infections linked to supplier Grimmway Farms bagged recalled, organic carrots and baby carrots, which were sold under several brand names. One person has died and at least 38 people have become ill after the outbreak. The actual numbers may be much higher. The Food and Drug Administration has publicly stated that the carrots may have been contaminated with the Shiga toxin-producing kind of E. coli, which most affects children age 5 years or under and adults who are 65 years or older If you suffered E.coli due to contaminated carrots, you should call the seasoned Chicago-based lawyers of Moll Law Group to learn your legal options. We represent clients around the country and have experience pursuing damages on behalf of those injured by contaminated foods or defective products.

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On November 16, 2024, Grimmway Farms recalled multiples sizes and brands of bagged organic baby and whole carrots due to risk of E.coli contamination. The known cases of E.coli happened in 18 states and from September 6, 2024-October 28, 2024. It’s most likely, officials says, that the carrots being sold in the grocery store now are not affected, but carrots you have in your home might be, even if you’re not in one of those 18 states but are anywhere in the country. It’s important to throw those bagged, organic carrots away and not consume them or return them to the place you bought them.

These products are likely no longer in stores for sale but may still be in your home. The CDC advises throwing away any recalled organic carrots that are in your freezer or refrigerator. You should also wash and sanitize anything that touched them in the dishwasher or by using soap and hot or boiling water. Be on the lookout for serious symptoms. If you have signs of dehydration such as dizziness; diarrhea for more than 3 days that doesn’t improve; vomiting that is so significant you can’t even keep down liquids; or a fever that exceeds 102 degrees, Fahrenheit, you should call your doctor, as these are considered serious E. coli symptoms.

Many people who are infected with Shiga toxin-producing E.coli get bloody diarrhea, painful stomach cramps, and bouts of vomiting a few days after consuming the bacteria. These symptoms can last 5-7 days, and while you likely would recover without treatment in about a week, it can still be important to seek medical care. Those that suffer serious kidney problems as a result of the consumption could wind up hospitalized.

Here are the details about the baby carrots and whole carrots. The baby carrots brands that were affected are Trader Joe’s, Wegmans, O-Organic, President’s Choice, Raley’s, Simple Truth, 365, Nature’s Promise, Sprouts, Wholesome Pantry Bunny Luv, Cal-Organic, Compliments, Full Circle, Good & Gather, GreenWise, Grimmway Farms, and Marketside. The contaminated baby carrots’ best-by dates were between September 11, 2024- November 12, 2024. Meanwhile, the whole carrots that were affected were organic and available to buy between August 14, 2024-October 23, 2024, but didn’t have best-by dates on their bags. The affected brands were: 365, Wegmans, Simple Truth, Trader Joe’s , Wholesome Pantry, Bunny Luv, Cal-Organic, Compliments, Full Circle, Good & Gather, GreenWise, Marketside, Nature’s Promise, O-Organic, and President’s Choice.

Our lawyers may be able to recover damages in a product liability lawsuit on your behalf, if you suffered serious symptoms or hospitalization as a result of contaminated food. If you were made sick by carrots (or other foods) that were contaminated with E.coli, you should talk to the knowledgeable food safety lawyers of Chicago-based Moll Law Group about your legal options. Please complete our online form or call us at 312.462.1700.