Whole Foods Organic Carrot Sticks Recalled for Potential E. coli Contamination
Whole Foods Market Organic Carrot Sticks potentially contaminated with E. coli O121:H19 are being recalled. The recall affects 407 cases distributed in AZ, CA, HI, ID, and NV.
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 recall is classified FDA Class I, which requires a minimum severity of 4 per the rubric. E. coli O121:H19 is a high-risk pathogen with potential to cause serious foodborne illness.
Plain-English summary
Whole Foods Market Organic Carrot Sticks, 15 oz packages, are being recalled due to potential contamination with E. coli O121:H19. The affected product was manufactured by F&S Fresh Foods, Inc. and packed for Whole Foods Market locations in Austin, TX.
The recalled carrot sticks have UPC 826766810536 and lot codes GH237 through GH284. A total of 407 cases containing 2,442 units were distributed to retailers in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, and Nevada.
Consumers who purchased this product should not consume it. Check your refrigerator for the affected lots and discard them. If you have consumed the product and experience symptoms of E. coli infection such as severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, or vomiting, contact your healthcare provider immediately.
The recalled product
- Product
- WHOLE FOODS MARKET, Organic Carrot Sticks, NET WT. 15 oz (425 g), PERISHABLE KEEP REFRIGERATED, Packed For: Whole Foods Market Austin, TX 78703, Pre-washed and ready to eat
- Manufacturer
- F&S Fresh Foods, Inc.
- Hazard
- e-coli-o121
- pathogenic-bacteria
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)
- UPC 826766810536 lots: GH237 through GH284
Distribution
Distributed in 5 states:
- AZ
- CA
- HI
- ID
- NV
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