Grimmway Farms Organic Baby Carrots recalled for E. coli O121 contamination
Grimmway Farms is recalling approximately 21,094 cases of Organic Baby Carrots that may be contaminated with E. coli O121:H19. The product was distributed across 38 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and Canada, UAE, Hong Kong, and Colombia.
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: FDA Class I classification mandates minimum severity 4. Although no illnesses have been reported, E. coli O121:H19 is a high-risk pathogenic organism, and the Class I designation reflects the serious potential for adverse health consequences.
Plain-English summary
Grimmway Enterprises, Inc., operating as Grimmway Farms, is recalling approximately 21,094 cases of Organic Baby Carrots (25 lb packages) due to potential contamination with E. coli O121:H19.
The affected carrots were distributed to distribution centers across 38 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and the countries of Canada, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, and Colombia. Consumers can identify potentially affected product by checking for these lot codes: 127734, 127773, 127830, 127871, 127875, 127936, 127975, 127978, 128036, 128059, 128063, 128129, 128133, 128163, 128238, 128264, 128291, 128336, 128383, and 128482.
E. coli O121:H19 is a pathogenic bacterium that can cause serious foodborne illness. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this product to date. The contamination was identified during testing and monitoring procedures.
Consumers who have purchased affected carrots should not consume them. Those with this product should return it to the place of purchase or discard it safely. Anyone who consumed this product and develops symptoms should seek medical attention and inform their healthcare provider of their potential exposure.
The recalled product
- Product
- --- Organic Baby Carrots --- Organic Baby Carrots 25 Grimmway Farms; Organic Baby Carrots 25 Lbs. Grimmway Farms --- Brand --- Grimmway Farms
- Manufacturer
- Grimmway Enterprises, Inc. dba Grimmway Farms
- Category
- Food — Produce
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 21,094
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 5 recalled by Grimmway Enterprises, Inc. dba Grimmway Farms 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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