Grimmway Farms Organic Baby Carrots recalled for E. coli O121 contamination

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

• e-coli-o121

Distribution

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