The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0280-2025·Announced 2024-12-18

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.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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
  • e-coli

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

Distributed in 8 states:

  • CA
  • FL
  • IL
  • MN
  • NC
  • NH
  • OH
  • PA

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