Organic Carrots Recalled for Potential E. coli O121:H19 Contamination
4Earth Farms is recalling 6,036 cases of organic carrots distributed across multiple states due to potential E. coli O121:H19 contamination.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall, which indicates a serious health hazard potential. Under the severity rubric, FDA Class I recalls warrant a minimum severity score of 4.
Plain-English summary
4Earth Farms, LLC (formerly McI Fresh Inc) is recalling organic carrots in 1-pound bulk bags due to potential contamination with E. coli O121:H19. The product carries SKU# 20023 and consists of washed, ready-to-prepare carrots distributed in 6,036 cases.
The affected carrots were distributed to seven direct accounts (five distribution centers and two retail locations) across multiple states: New Hampshire, Florida, California, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Illinois, North Carolina, and Ohio.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled carrots should not consume them. Potential E. coli O121:H19 contamination poses a serious health risk.
The recalled product
- Product
- Organic Carrots. Bulk 1 pound bags. Washed and ready to prepare, Perishable keep refrigerated. Distributed by 4Earth Farms, LLC., Commerce, CA 92022 USA
- Manufacturer
- 4 Earth Farms formerly Mcl Fresh Inc
- Category
- Food — Fresh Produce
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 6,036
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- SKU# 20023
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 9 recalled by 4 Earth Farms formerly Mcl Fresh Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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